Fred and Adele Astaire "LADY, BE GOOD" George Gershwin 1925 Broadway Playbill
Fred and Adele Astaire "LADY, BE GOOD" George Gershwin 1925 Broadway Playbill
SOLD $149.99 Sold: Jul 1, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
This is a rare July 6th, 1925 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN, GUY BOLTON and FRED THOMPSON musical comedy "LADY, BE GOOD" at the Liberty Theatre in New York City. (The production opened December 1st, 1924 and ran for 330 performances.) ..... The musical starred FRED and ADELE ASTAIRE and the cast included EDWARD H. WEVER, DENA SPERRY, PATRICIA CLARK, GERALD OLIVER SMITH, WALTER CATLETT, GLADYS LLOYD, BARNEY BARNUM, BILL BAILEY, HORACE LINTZ, EDWARD JEPHSON, VICTOR ARDEN, PHIL OHMAN and JAMES BRADBURY ..... CREDITS: Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Of Thee I Sing", "Oh, Kay!", "Rosalie", "Funny Face", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Book by GUY BOLTON and FRED THOMPSON; Lyrics by IRA GERSHWIN; Sets designed by NORMAN BEL GEDDES; Costumes designed by MILGRIM and CHARLES LeMAIRE; Choreographed by SAMMY LEE; Book Staged by FELIX EDWARDES; Produced by ALEX A. AARONS and VINTON FREEDLEY ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
This is a rare July 6th, 1925 program (playbill) from the Original Broadway production of the GEORGE and IRA GERSHWIN, GUY BOLTON and FRED THOMPSON musical comedy "LADY, BE GOOD" at the Liberty Theatre in New York City. (The production opened December 1st, 1924 and ran for 330 performances.) ..... The musical starred FRED and ADELE ASTAIRE and the cast included EDWARD H. WEVER, DENA SPERRY, PATRICIA CLARK, GERALD OLIVER SMITH, WALTER CATLETT, GLADYS LLOYD, BARNEY BARNUM, BILL BAILEY, HORACE LINTZ, EDWARD JEPHSON, VICTOR ARDEN, PHIL OHMAN and JAMES BRADBURY ..... CREDITS: Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Of Thee I Sing", "Oh, Kay!", "Rosalie", "Funny Face", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Book by GUY BOLTON and FRED THOMPSON; Lyrics by IRA GERSHWIN; Sets designed by NORMAN BEL GEDDES; Costumes designed by MILGRIM and CHARLES LeMAIRE; Choreographed by SAMMY LEE; Book Staged by FELIX EDWARDES; Produced by ALEX A. AARONS and VINTON FREEDLEY ..... DETAILS: The 28 page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 3/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of 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.
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.