Description: This is a rare program (playbill) from the week of June 26th, 1904 for performances at the historic Manhattan Beach Theatre in Brooklyn, New York ..... Currently appearing for the entire week was the "GREAT and ONLY HERRMANN" in a Unique Entertainment of Magic. LEON HERRMANN, nephew of the late ALEXANDER HERRMANN never mentions his first name in the program, obviously in an effort to capitalize on his Uncle's legendary name. Leon Herrmann was supported on stage by his wife, MARIE HERRMANN ..... Also appearing at the Manhattan Beach Theatre was THOMAS F. SHANNON's 23rd Regiment Band with soloists JOHN J. NESTOR (Tenor), ERNEST CLARKE (Trombone), CARLO DI MARDI (Oboe), LEO MADAER (Clarinet), ANTON SCHWARZKOFF (Flugelhorn), F. PETIT (Flute), H. WESTON (Horn) and Sig. P. PERRELLE (Baritone) ..... And for the second week, DE WOLF HOPPER starred in the J. CHEEVER GOODWIN and WOOLSON MORSE comedy operetta "WANG" at the Manhattan Beach Theatre. (The Original Broadway production opened May 4th, 1891 at New York's Broadway Theatre and played 151 performances.) ..... Supporting DE WOLF HOPPER were JULIA SANDERSON, WILLIAM PRUETTE, NELLA BERGEN, FRANK CASEY, F. ARTHUR BISHOP, AUGUSTUS COLETTI, GEORGE WILLIAMS, VAN HOMAN, MARION SINGER, REGINA McAVOY, HELEN MOONEY, EDNA SYDNEY, LUCY GEORGI, MABEL ROWLAND, EDNA MAITLAND, MAY GILMAN, RUTH LANGDON, LUCILLE JOHNSTONE and RUSAM, the Royal Elephant ..... CREDITS: Book by J. CHEEVER GOODWIN; Music composed by WOOLSON MORSE; Produced and Directed by SAM S. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/8" inches and includes a description of the magic acts, full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising. The inside pages are printed on a newsprint stock ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There are the start of splits at both the top and bottom seam, edge chipping at the corners and at the bottom edge, a vertical fold and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare program will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre or magic aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-09-08T01:51:00.000Z
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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
Product Type: Playbills / Programs
Sub-Genre: Variety / Vaudeville / Burlesque
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
Date: 1900 - 1909
