This is a rare September 27th, 1990 programme (playbill) from the British Premiere engagement of the RICHARD MALTBY, Jr. and DAVID SHIRE musical "BABY" at the Forum Theatre in Wythenshawe, Greater Manchester, England. (The Original Broadway production opened December 4th, 1983 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City and ran for 241 performances. This production opened September 27th, 1990 at the Forum Theatre and played three weeks in preparation for a move to London in 1991, but never arrived in the West End.) ..... The musical starred DILYS WATLING, TIM FLAVIN, SUSIE BLAKE, DAVID McALISTER, CAROLINE O'CONNOR and NIGEL RICHARDS and featured MYRA SANDS, MICHAEL NIELSEN, NIALL STONES, THOM BOOKER, CLOVISSA NEWCOMBE and DAWN HOPE ..... CREDITS: Music by DAVID SHIRE ("Baby", "Staring Here, Starting Now", "Closer Than Ever", "Big, the Musical", "Saturday Night Fever"); Lyrics by RICHARD MALTBY, JR. ("Baby", "Staring Here, Starting Now", "Closer Than Ever", "Big, the Musical", "Miss Saigon", "Nick and Nora", "Song and Dance", "The Pirate Queen"); Book by SYBILLE PEARSON; Sets and Costumes designed by CHRIS KINMAN; Musical Direction by CHARLES MILLER; Orchestrations by PAUL MITCHELL-DAVIDSON; Choreographed by LINDSAY DOLAN; Directed by ROGER HAINES; Produced by LIBERTY THEATRE COMPANY in association with MICHAEL ROSE ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 5 7/8" X 8 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, program notes, scenes and musical numbers and individual photos and bios of each of the actors and bios of each member of the creative team. Includes an original ticket from the October 11th, 1990 evening performance attached to the first inside page ..... 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.