Henry Fonda "MISTER ROBERTS" David Wayne / Joshua Logan 1948 Tryout Broadside

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This is a rare broadside (single page playbill) from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the THOMAS HEGGEN and JOSHUA LOGAN play "MISTER ROBERTS" at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production would open February 18th, 1948 at the Alvin Theatre in New York City and run for 1157 performances.) ..... Winner of five Tony Awards including "Best Play", the show starred HENRY FONDA (Tony Award for "Best Actor in a Play") and featured DAVID WAYNE, ROBERT KEITH, WILLIAM HARRIGAN, RUSTY LANE, JOE MARR, LEE KRIEGER, HARVEY LEMBECK, RALPH MEEKER, KARL LUKAS, STEVEN HILL, ROBERT BAINES, JOHN CAMPBELL, CASEY WALTERS, FRED BARTON, LEN SMITH, JR., JOHN JORDON, JAMES SHERWOOD, JOCELYN BRANDO, MARSHALL JAMISON, MURRAY HAMILTON and TIGER ANDREWS ..... CREDITS: Book by THOMAS HEGGEN and JOSHUA LOGAN based on the novel by THOMAS HEGGEN; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Staged by JOSHUA LOGAN; Produced by LELAND HAYWARD ..... DETAILS: The single page, one-sided playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list and synopsis of scenes, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing from having been folded into quarters, this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!!
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