David Bemis "JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL" 1974 Cleveland Souvenir Program

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This is a beautiful souvenir program from the Original Cleveland production of the JACQUES BREL, ERIC BLAU and MORT SHUMAN musical "JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS" at the Playhouse Square Cabaret in Cleveland, Ohio. (The Original Off-Broadway production opened January 22nd, 1968 at the Village Gate Theatre in New York City and ran for 1847 performances. The Original Cleveland production opened April 18th, 1973 and what had originally been scheduled as a three-week run turned into a two-year marathon, becoming the longest running theatre production in Cleveland history, smashing the original record of 28 weeks by "Abie's Irish Rose" in 1924.) ..... The musical starred DAVID BEMIS, DAVID O. FRAZIER, PROVIDENCE HOLLANDER and THERESA PITEO .... CREDITS: Conceived and Written by ERIC BLAU and MORT SHUMAN based on JACQUE BREL's Lyrics and Commentary; Music by JACQUES BREL; English Lyrics by ERIC BLAU and MORT SHUMAN; Sets designed by RALPH SMITH; Directed by JOSEPH J. GARRY, Jr.; Produced by PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION ..... DETAILS: The oversized 24 page program measures 11" X 8 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, promotional text, list of musical numbers, photos and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team and several production photos from the musical ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, 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.
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