This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the COLE PORTER musical "ALADDIN" at the Coliseum Theatre in London. (Originally a CBS Television musical, the London production opened December 17th, 1959 for a very brief run.) ..... The musical starred BOB MONKHOUSE as "Aladdin" and DORETTA MORROW (in her final stage appearance) as "The Princess" and featured RONALD SHINER, IAN WALLACE, ALAN WHEATLEY, ANNE HEATON, MILTON REID, JACQUELINE MARYGOLD, GOLDA CASIMIR, JESSIE CARRON, DAVID FALLON, GEOFFREY WEBB, BERNARD EASTOE, NORMAN McDOWELL, MOLLIE HARE, REGINALD BARRATT, KERRY JORDAN, PHILIP HOGAN and EDDIE SARGENT ..... Side Note: The musical was originally presented as a DuPont Show of the Month by the CBS Television Network on February 21st, 1958, with Sal Mineo as "Aladdin", Cyril Ritchard as "The Magician", Anna Maria Alberghetti as "The Princess", and Geoffrey Holder as "The Genie". Bookwriter S. J. Perelman detailed the familiar story of the poor young man who marries the daughter of the emperor of Cathay, thanks to his lamp’s resident genie. For his part, Cole Porter in his last musical score provided a rich collection of songs: his usual wit found its best expressions in “Come to the Supermarket (in Old Peking)” and “Opportunity Knocks but Once,” while his lyrical sense blossomed in tunes like “Aladdin” and “I Adore You.” Still, the critics never warmed up to this presentation and it was never shown again. (Masterworks Broadway.com website) ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER ("Anything Goes", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Leave It To Me!", "Du Barry Was a Lady", "Panama Hattie", "Something For the Boys", "Mexican Hayride", "Kiss Me Kate", "Can-Can", "Out Of This World", "Silk Stockings"); Book by PETER COKE; Sets and Costumes designed by LOUDON SAINTHILL; Directed and Choreographed by ROBERT HELPMANN; Produced by HAROLD FIELDING ..... DETAILS: The twelve page program measures 4 7/8" X 7 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!

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