Betty Hutton "ANNIE" Rita Rudner / Gary Beach / Charles Strouse 1980 Playbill

Description: This is a rare September 1980 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the CHARLES STROUSE, MARTIN CHARNIN and THOMAS MEEHAN musical comedy hit "ANNIE" at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. (The production opened April 21st, 1977 and ran for 2377 performances.) ..... The musical starred BETTY HUTTON (who joined the cast on September 19th, 1980) as "Miss Hannigan", JOHN SCHUCK as "Oliver Warbucks" and ALLISON SMITH in the title role. Others in the cast included RITA RUDNER, KATHRYN BOULE, GARY BEACH, RAYMOND THORNE, JENNINE BABO, TIFFANY BLAKE, STACEY LYNN BRASS, MARTHA BYRNE, CAROLINE DALY and TARA KENNEDY ..... CREDITS: Music by CHARLES STROUSE ("Annie", "Bye Bye Birdie", "All American", "Golden Boy", "Applause", "It's a Bird ... It's a Plane ... It's Superman!", "Charlie and Algernon", "Dance a Little Closer"); Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN ("Annie", "I Remember Mama", "Hot Spot", "The First", "Mata Hari", "Zenda", "Two By Two", "La Strada"); Book by THOMAS MEEHAN ("Annie", "I Remember Mama", "Ain't Broadway Grand", "The Producers", "Hairspray", "Bombay Dreams") based on the syndicated comic strip "Little Orphan Annie"; Sets designed by DAVID MITCHELL; Costumes designed by THEONI V. ALDREDGE; Choreographed by PETER GENNARO; Directed by MARTIN CHARNIN; Produced by MIKE NICHOLS ..... DETAILS: The 76 page playbill measures 5 5/8" 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 as well as individual head shots of the leading cast members and a page of "Scenes" (five production photos) from the musical ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor soiling at the top edge of the cover and moderate edge wear, this rare 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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