Carol Channing "HELLO DOLLY" Jerry Herman 1979 London Gala Performance Program

Description

This is a rare September 24th, 1979 programme from the Gala Benefit Performance of the London revival of the JERRY HERMAN and MICHAEL STEWART musical comedy hit "HELLO, DOLLY!" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. (The revival would officially open September 25th, 1979 and run for 170 performances.) ..... The musical starred CAROL CHANNING as "Mrs. Dolly
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Levi", the role she originated in 1964 and featured EDDIE BRACKEN, TUDOR DAVIES, IAN BURFORD, VERONICA CLIFFORD, ANGELA CURRAN, RICHARD DRABBLE, MIKE FIELDS, MANDY MORE and MAUREEN SCOTT ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by JERRY HERMAN ("Milk and Honey", "Hello, Dolly!", "Mame", "Mack and Mabel", "La Cage Aux Folles" and "Dear World"); Book by MICHAEL STEWART based on the "Matchmaker" by THORNTON WILDER; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Original Production Directed and Choreographed by GOWER CHAMPION; Choreographed by RON CROFOOT; Directed by LUCIA VICTOR; Produced by RAY COONEY in association with PAUL ELLIOTT ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 8 1/2" inches and is attached to a promotional wrap that measures 9 1/4" X 11 3/4" inches. The wrap is printed on a card stock with metallic gold printing against a dark brown background which does not photograph well. The playbill includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, individual photos of the two leading actors and bios of each actor and member of the creative team ..... CONDITION: With the exception of creasing to the lower right corner of the promotional wrap, 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.