Cyril Ritchard "HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD" Janice Rule 1961 FLOP Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir program from the Original Broadway production of the FRED SAIDY, HENRY MYERS and E. Y. "Yip" HARBURG musical comedy "THE HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD" which played the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City. (The production opened April 3rd, 1961 and closed after only 96 performances.) ..... The musical starred CYRIL RITCHARD and featured JANICE RULE, DRAN SEITZ, BRUCE YARNELL, TED THURSTON, JOHN NAPIER, MICHAEL KERMOYAN, LU LEONARD, RITA METZGER, DON CRABTREE, JOY CLAUSSEN, RICHARD WINTER and LAINIE KAZAN ..... CREDITS: Book by FRED SAIDY and HENRY MYERS; Story by E. Y. HARBURG (with a bow to Arisophanes and Bulfinch); Music by JACQUES OFFENBACH; Lyrics by E. Y. HARBURG; Sets designed by WILLIAM and JEAN ECKART; Costumes designed by ROBERT FLETCHER; Choreographed by DANIA KRUPSKA; Directed by CYRIL RITCHARD; Produced by LEE GUBER ..... DETAILS: The oversized 20 page program measures 9" X 12" inches and includes full production credits, photos and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, promotional text and a connected insert (printed on tan stock) with several pages of rehearsal photos ..... PLEASE NOTE: The scanned pages have been cropped due to the limitations of my scanner. The margins are slightly wider than shown ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge discoloration, this program 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 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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