This is a rare September 15th, 1941 playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the ORSON WELLES and JOHN HOUSEMAN production of "NATIVE SON" at the Majestic Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The production opened March 24th, 1941 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and ran for 114 performances before going on the road. Following the tour, the production would return to the Majestic Theatre on October 23rd, 1942 for an additional 84 performances.) .... The play starred CANADA LEE and featured JOHN BERRY, PATRICIA PALMER, STEPHEN ROBERTS, EVELYN ELLIS, HELEN MARTIN, LLOYD WARREN, GLADYS COLE, THOMAS ANDERSON, RENA MITCHELL, RODESTER TIMMONS, WARDELL SAUNDERS, C. M. BOOTSIE DAVIS, WILLIAM DAVID, DIANA DUSTIN, CHARLES CRISP, BRYDA-RAE KING, JOHN RANDOLPH, WILLIAM CHALLEE and WILLIAM MALONE ..... CREDITS: Book by PAUL GREEN and RICHARD WRIGHT; Sets designed by JAMES MORCOM; Directed by ORSON WELLES; Produced by ORSON WELLES and JOHN HOUSEMAN in association with BERN BERNARD ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 8 5/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list and synopsis of scenes, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of heavy creasing and a fold across the middle, 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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