Robert Guillaume "PURLIE" Patti Jo / Sherman Hemsley 1972 Cleveland Playbill

Description: This is a rare February 1972 playbill (with a clipped newspaper review) from the two-week, National Tour engagement of the GARY GELD, PETER UDELL, OSSIE DAVIS and PHILIP ROSE musical comedy "PURLIE" at the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio. (The Original Broadway production opened March 15th, 1970 at the Broadway Theatre in New York City and ran for 688 performances while simultaneously playing on the road. This tour opened November 20th, 1971 at the Shubert Theatre in Philadelphia and closed December 2nd, 1972 at the Morris A. Mechanic Theatre in Baltimore.) ..... The musical starred ROBERT GUILLAUME and PATTI JO and featured ART WALLACE, SHERMAN HEMSLEY, CAROL JEAN LEWIS, TOMMY BRESLIN, ESTHER ROLLE, TED ROSS and SHIRLEY MONROE ..... CREDITS: Music by GARY GELD; Lyrics by PETER UDELL; Book by PETER UDELL, OSSIE DAVIS and PHILIP ROSE based on the play "Purlie Victorious" by OSSIE DAVIS; Sets designed by BEN EDWARDS; Costumes designed by ANN ROTH; Dance Music arranged by LUTHER HENDERSON; Choreographed by LOUIS JOHNSON; Produced and Directed by PHILIP ROSE ..... DETAILS: The forthy 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. Includes a clipped newspaper review from the "Cleveland Plains Dealer" (last scanned image) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge discoloration to the cover, 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.

Price: 29.99 USD

Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon

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