Description: This is a rare November 14th, 1910 program (playbill) from the one-week, Post-Broadway engagement of the FORREST HALSEY play "MY MAN" at the Columbia Theatre in Washington, D.C. (The Original Broadway production opened September 27th, 1910 at the Bijou Theatre in New York City and played only fifteen performances before going on the road.) ..... The ensemble cast included Miss ADDIE FRANK, Miss DOROTHEA ANTEL, Miss MARGUERITE ABBOTT, WILL D. HOWARD, Miss LILLIAN KINGSBURY and NOAH BEERY, Jr. ..... CREDITS: Book by FORREST HALSEY; Produced by FREDERIC THOMPSON ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/8" inches and includes partial production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, musical program, a photo of Miss LILLIAN KINGSBURY and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast bios ..... BONUS: Includes promotional text and photos of JULIAN ELTINGE who would be starring the following week in the Pre-Broadway engagement of the OTTO HARBACH and KERRY MILLS comedy with music "THE FASCINATING WIDOW" at the Columbia Theatre. The production would open September 11th, 1911 at the Liberty Theatre in New York City and run for 65 performances.) ..... The musical starred JULIAN ELTINGE in dual roles and featured EDWARD GARVIE, JAMES SPOTTSWOOD, GILBERT DOUGLAS, CHARLES W. BUTLER, JAMES E. SULLIVAN, FRANK WENTWORTH, CARRIE E. PERKINS, RUTH MAYCLIFFE, JUNE MATHIS, STELLA TRACEY, MARIE BAXTER, MAY THOMPSON, JEAN CANTWELL, GLADYS BRESTON, BELLE DESMOND, MARGARET MACKENZIE, SYLVIA MANN and ETHEL BAKER ..... Biographical note: JULIAN ELTINGE (1883-1941) was an American vaudeville star and is often called the greatest female impersonator in theatrical history. Eltinge played his first female role at age ten. A graduate of Harvard, he entered vaudeville in 1904, soon commanding one of the highest salaries in show business. During a successful tour of the United States and Europe in 1907, he gave a Command Performance for King Edward VII. His stage successes included "The Fascinating Widow" (1911), written for him, in which he played the dual roles of Mrs. Monte and Hal Blake; "The Crinoline Girl" (1914) and "Cousin Lucy" (1915). He continued working in vaudeville from 1918 to 1927 and also starred in several silent films. (Reprinted in part from www.britannica.com) ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by OTTO HARBACH ("Bright Eyes", "The Cat and the Fiddle", "Roberta", "The Firefly", "Wildflower", "Sunny", "Rose-Marie", "Song of the Flame", "The Desert Song", "No, No, Nanette"); Music by KERRY MILLS; Sets designed by DODGE and CASTLE; Costumes designed by HAYDEN and Company and FRANCES of New York; Choreographed by JACK MASON; Broadway Production Directed by GEORGE MARION; Produced by A. H. WOODS ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and minor edge wear, this rare program 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.
Price: 79.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-11-08T02:51:00.000Z
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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
Industry: Theater
Product: Programs / Playbills
Genre: Broadway Plays
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1910 - 1919
