This is a rare September 6th, 1945 (Opening Night) playbill from the Original Broadway production of the ROBERT STOLZ, ROBERT SOUR and LEONARD L. LEVINSON musical comedy "MR. STRAUSS GOES TO BOSTON" which played the New Century Theatre in New York City. (The production opened September 6th, 1945 and closed after only twelve performances.) ..... Featuring the musical staging of GEORGE BALANCHINE, the musical starred GEORGE RIGAUD, VIRGINIA MacWATTERS and RALPH DUMKE and featured RUTH MATTESON, EDWARD J. LAMBERT, JAY MARTIN, HAROLD LANG (making his Broadway debut), FLORENCE SUNDSTROM, ARLENE DAHL (Broadway debut), HELEN GALLAGHER and BABS HEATH ..... CREDITS: Music by ROBERT STOLZ; Lyrics by ROBERT SOUR; Book by LEONARD L. LEVINSON based on an original story by ALFRED GRUENWALD and GEZA HERCZEG; Sets designed by STEWART CHANEY; Costumes designed by WALTER FLORELL; Choreographed by GEORGE BALANCHINE; Orchestra conducted by ROBERT STOLZ; Produced and Directed by FELIX BRENTANO ..... DETAILS: The 34 page playbill measures 6 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor staining at the top of the cover and two tiny edge tears, 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.