Mary Martin (Signed) "HELEN GOES TO TROY" Ernest Truex 1944 Broadway Playbill

Description: This is a beautiful autographed June 11th, 1944 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the JACQUES OFFENBACH, MAX REINHARDT, HERBERT BAKER and ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD musical operetta "HELEN GOES TO TROY" ("La Belle Helene") which played the Alvin Theatre in New York City. (The production opened April 24th, 1944 and ran for only 97 performances.) ..... The musical starred JARMILA NOVOTNA and featured ERNEST TRUEX, RALPH DUMKE, GEORGE RASELY, WILLIAM HORNE and DONALD BUKA ..... CREDITS: Music by JACQUES OFFENBACH; New Book by GOTTFRIED REINHARDT and JOHN MEEHAN, Jr.; Lyrics by HERBERT BAKER; New Musical Version by ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD; Sets designed by ROBERT EDMOND JONES; Costumes designed by LADISLAS CZETTEL; Choreographed by LEONIDE MASSINE; Book Directed by JOHN KENNEDY; Orchestra conducted by ERICH WOLFGANG KORNGOLD; Dialogue Directed by MELVILLE COOPER; Staged by HERBERT GRAF; Produced by YOLANDA MERO-IRION for THE NEW OPERA COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The 38 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, bios of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos ..... BONUS: The playbill's front cover was signed by Broadway legend MARY MARTIN who at the time was starring in the Kurt Weill and Ogden Nash musical comedy "ONE TOUCH OF VENUS" at the 46th Street Theatre ..... CONDITION: This playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Broadway playbills and programs, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of $3.50 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or $5.95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. PayPal preferred ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) I can now ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($4.50 to Canada / $7.50 to all other international destinations) or by USPS Priority International recorded delivery ($16.00 to Canada / $20.00 to all other international destinations, however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope for one shipping charge when all purchases are combined into a single payment). Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!

Price: 49.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-29T00:45:47.000Z

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