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eBay This is a rare autographed September 1981 playbill from the New York Shakespeare Festival production of the WILLIAM S. GILBERT and ARTHUR SULLIVAN classic "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" at the Minskoff Theatre in New York City. (The Original Broadway production opened December 31st, 1879 at New York's Fifth Avenue Theatre. This revival opened January 8th, 1981 at the Uris Theatre, moved to the Minskoff Theatre on August 12th, 1981 and closed November 29th, 1982 after 787 performances.) ..... The musical starred ROBBY BENSON, ESTELLE PARSONS, GEORGE ROSE and TREAT WILLIAMS and the cast included TONY AZITO, KARLA DE VITO, STEPHEN HANAN, MARCIE SHAW, WENDY WOLFE and LAURIE BEECHMAN ..... Note: The front cover was signed by cast members ROBBY BENSON, TREAT WILLIAMS, TONY AZITO and KARLA DE VITO and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by W. S. GILBERT; Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN; Musical Adaptation by WILLIAM ELLIOTT; Sets designed by BOB SHAW and WILFORD LEACH; Costumes designed by PATRICIA McGOURTY; Choreographed by GRACIELA DANIELE; Directed by WILFORD LEACH; Produced by JOSEPH PAPP and the NEW YORK SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ..... DETAILS: The 92 page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, musical numbers, program notes, individual photos, bios and a chronology of Gilbert and Sullivan, five production photos and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team ..... BONUS: Includes a three page article about the show's move to the Minskoff Theatre with one additional photo ..... CONDITION: With the exception of creasing at the bottom edge, light soiling to the back cover and moderate edge wear, 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.

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