This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) the West End revival of the CARYL BRAHMS and NED SHERRIN musical entertainment "I GOTTA SHOE" (produced in 1962 as "CINDY-ELLA") at the Criterion Theatre in London. (Originally written for a 1957 BBC holiday broadcast, the musical opened December 17th, 1962 at London's Garrick Theatre and played matinees only during the Christmas season. The same cast revived the musical the following year at The New Arts Theatre in London, opening December 23rd, 1963 and once again playing matinees through the holidays. This revival opened December 15th, 1976 and again ran through the holidays.) ..... Set in New Orleans, Louisiana, this lively All-Black version of the classic "Cinderella" included a score which ranged from spirituals to calypso to capture the sufferings and triumphs of the title character. The musical starred LINDA LEWIS, CLARKE PETERS, FELIX RICE, ERIC ROBERTS and ELISABETH WELCH ..... CREDITS: Book, Music and Lyrics by CARYL BRAHMS and NED SHERRIN; Additional Music by JOHN CAMERON, PETER KNIGHT and RON GRAINER; Sets and Costumes designed by BERKELEY SUTCLIFFE; Directed by NED SHERRIN; Produced by H. M. TENNENT LTD. by arrangement with DONALD ALBERY ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 5 1/8" X 8 1/4" inches and includes wonderful graphics and production credits on the front and performance dates and times on the backside ..... CONDITION: This rare handbill 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.

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