Angela Lansbury "MAME" Jerry Herman / Jane Connell 1983 Broadway Flyer

Description

This is a rare advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the opening of the 1983 Broadway revival of the JERRY HERMAN musical comedy classic "MAME" at the Gershwin Theatre in New York City. (The production opened July 24th, 1983 and ran for a limited engagement of only 41 performances.) ..... The musical starred ANGELA LANSBURY (shown in a photo on the backside), winner of the Tony Award for her original portrayal of "Mame Dennis" in 1966 and featured ANNE FRANCINE, JANE CONNELL and WILLARD WATERMAN ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by JERRY HERMAN ("Milk and Honey", "Hello, Dolly!", "Mack and Mabel", "La Cage Aux Folles" and "Dear World"); Book by JEROME LAWRENCE and ROBERT E. LEE based on the novel "Auntie Mame" by PATRICK DENNIS; Sets designed by PETER WOLF after the original designs of WILLIAM and JEAN ECKART; Costumes designed by ROBERT MACKINTOSH; Choreographed by DIANA BAFFA-BRILL, recreating the original staging of ONNA WHITE; Directed by JOHN BOWAB; Produced by the MITCH LEIGH COMPANY ..... 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 6" X 9" inches and includes a photo of the legendary star and promotional text on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this 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.