Description: This is a rare autographed program (playbill) from the Original Off-Broadway production of the AL CARMINES and LEON KATZ musical "THE MAKING OF AMERICANS" at the Judson Poets' Theatre in New York City. (The production opened November 10th, 1972 and ran for four weeks, closing December 4th, 1972.) ..... Based on the 1934 novel by GERTRUDE STEIN, the musical starred STUART SILVER, DAVID CRYER, JULIE KURNITZ, MARGARET WRIGHT, DANNY KREITZBERG, GRETCHEN VAN AKEN, THEO BARNES, TONY CLARK, LEE GUILLIATT, ESSIE BORDEN, JOHN CANEMAKER, MAUREEN SADUSK, DORIAN BARTH, JERRY FARGO, SPENCE BERG and AL CARMINES as the "Voice of Gertrude Stein" ..... Note: The title page was signed by composer AL CARMINES (inscribed, "Best Wishes") ..... CREDITS: Libretto by LEON KATZ adapted from the novel by GERTRUDE STEIN; Music and Lyrics by AL CARMINES ("Home Movies", "Gorilla Queen", "In Circles", "Peace", "Promenade", "Joan", "The Faggot"); Sets designed by ED LAZANSKY; Costumes designed by REVE RICHARDS; Program Cover designed by JERRY FARGO; Photograph for the Cover Courtesy of EDWARD BURNS: Directed by LAWRENCE KORNFELD; Produced by the JUDSON POETS' THEATER ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 5/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, a synopsis of the story, history of the Judson Poets' Theater and bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of slight edge discoloration to two inside page, this rare 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.
Price: 300 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-04-15T00:17:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Product Type: Playbills
Modified Item: No
Date: 1970 - 1979
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Music Subgenre: Off-Broadway Musicals
