This is a rare October 5th, 1954 programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the JOHN VAN DRUTEN comedy "BELL, BOOK and CANDLE" at the Phoenix Theatre in London. (The Original Broadway production opened November 14th, 1950 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City and ran for 233 performances. The London production opened October 5th, 1954 and ran for 485 performances.) ..... The play starred REX HARRISON and LILLI PALMER (both repeating their starring roles on Broadway) and featured ATHENE SEYLER, DAVID EVANS and WILFRID LAWSON ..... CREDITS: Book by JOHN VAN DRUTEN; Sets designed by ALAN TAGG; Costumes designed by VALENTINA and PIERRE BALMAIN; Staged by REX HARRISON; Produced by H. M. TENNENT LTD. by arrangement with IRENE MAYER SELZNICK ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 4 7/8" X 7 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and one production photo, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a vertical fold and minor edge wear, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any 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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