Original Listing Description

This is a rare programme (playbill) from the Original West End production of the LILLIAN HELLMAN, LEONARD BERNSTEIN and RICHARD WILBUR musical "CANDIDE" at the Saville Theatre in London. (The Original Broadway production opened December 1st, 1956 at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City and closed after only 73 performances. The London production opened April 30th, 1959 and closed after only 60 performances.) ..... The musical starred DENIS QUILLEY in the title role and the cast included LAURENCE NAISMITH, MARY COSTA, DENNIS STEPHENSON, VERNON REES, ALAN THOMAS, LORNA LEE, PATRICIA MOORE, MARGOT BARRY, PATRICIA KILGARRIFF, VINCENT CHARLES, LAUVERNE GRAY, BRYON O'LEARY, SILVIA BEAMISH, ROY PATTISON, VICTOR SPINETTI, JAMES CAIRNCROSS, SHIRLEY LEE, RUDI SZIGETI, EDITH COATES, RON MOODY, LAWRENCE RICHARDSON, LEIGHTON CAMDEN, TOM FLETCHER, BERNARD JAMIESON and BRIAN SCOTT ..... CREDITS: Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN ("On the Town", "Wonderful Town", "Candide", "Peter Pan", "West Side Story", "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue"); Book by LILLIAN HELLMAN (assisted by MICHAEL STEWART); Book adapted from Voltaire's satire; Lyrics by RICHARD WILBUR; Additional Lyrics by DOROTHY PARKER and JOHN LATOUCHE; Sets and Costumes designed by OSBERT LANCASTER; Choreographed by JACK COLE; Directed by ROBERT LEWIS; Produced by LINNIT and DUNFEE LTD. ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 8 7/8" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios. Includes a full page ad for the Original Broadway Cast recording of "CANDIDE" on Philips Records (last scanned image) ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing and minor 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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