This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the opening of the Original Broadway production of the AD VAN DIJK and KOEN VAN DIJK musical "CYRANO - THE MUSICAL" which played the Neil Simon Theatre in New York City. (The production would open November 21st, 1993 and run for 137 performances.) ..... The musical starred BILL VAN DIJK and featured ANNE RUNOLFSSON, PAUL ANTHONY STEWART, TIMOTHY NOLEN, ED DIXON, PAUL SCHOEFFLER and JORDAN BENNETT ..... CREDITS: Music by AD VAN DIJK; Book and Lyrics by KOEN VAN DIJK based on the play by EDMOND ROSTAND; English Lyrics by PETER REEVES; Additional Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK; Sets designed by PAUL GALLIS; Costumes designed by YAN TAX; Directed by EDDY HABBEMA; Produced by JOOP VAN DEN ENDE in association with PETER T. KULOK ..... 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 unusual book mark shaped, two-sided handbill measures 8" X 3" inches, is printed on a heavy card stock and includes wonderful graphics and the opening date on the front and promotional text 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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