This is a rare four-page preview playbill from the Original Broadway production of the IRA LEVIN and MILTON SCHAFER musical comedy flop "DRAT! THE CAT!" at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City. (The production opened October 10th, 1965 and closed after only eight performances.) ..... The musical starred LESLEY ANN WARREN and ELLIOTT GOULD and featured JANE CONNELL, JACK FLETCHER, CHARLES DURNING, LU LEONARD, GENE VARRONE, ALFRED SPINDELMAN, DAVID GOLD, LEO BLOOM and RALPH FARNSWORTH ..... Side Note: When the show received less than favorable notices in Philadelphia, BARBRA STREISAND (then married to leading actor ELLIOTT GOULD) recorded two of the musical's songs ("He Touched Me" and "I Like Him") in an effort to give the show a boost ..... CREDITS: Music by MILTON SCHAFER; Book and Lyrics by IRA LEVIN; Sets designed by DAVID HAYS; Costumes designed by FRED VOELPEL; Directed and Choreographed by JOE LAYTON; Produced by JERRY ADLER and NORMAN ROSEMONT ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of heavy creasing, this rare 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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