Elaine Malbin "CARNIVAL" Ed Ames / Marge Cameron 1963 New Haven Playbill

Description

This is a rare April 22nd, 1963 "Playgoer" playbill from the one-week, National Tour engagement of the BOB MERRILL and MICHAEL STEWART musical comedy "CARNIVAL!" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. (The production opened April 10th, 1961 at the Imperial Theatre in New York City and ran for 719 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The musical starred ELAINE MALBIN and ED AMES and featured MICHAEL DAVIS, MARGE CAMERON, DON POTTER, JACK HOLLANDER, GEORGE NESTOR, LARRY WEEKS, WILLIAM COPPOLA and HOWARD and RANDALL ..... CREDITS: Book by MICHAEL STEWART based on material by HELEN DEUTSCH; Music and Lyrics by BOB MERRILL ("New Girl In Town", "Take Me Along", "Carnival", "Funny Girl", "Henry, Sweet Henry", "Prince of Grand Street", "Breakfast at Tiffany's"); Sets designed by WILL STEVEN ARMSTRONG; Costumes designed by FREDDY WITTOP; Originally Directed and Choreographed by GOWER CHAMPION; Choreographed by BUFF SHURR; Directed by CHARLES BLACKWELL; Produced by LEE GUBER, FRANK FORD and SHELLY GROSS by arrangement with DAVID MERRICK ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical crease, 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.