Ethel Merman "HAPPY HUNTING" Fernando Lamas 1956 Boston Tryout Playbill

Description

I'm currently listing a large number of playbills from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York. (See cut songs below.) ....... This
is a rare four-page program (playbill) from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE musical "HAPPY HUNTING" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. (The production would open December 6th, 1956 at the Majestic Theatre in New York City and run for 412 performances.) ..... The musical starred the legendary ETHEL MERMAN and FERNANDO LAMAS and featured VIRGINIA GIBSON, GORDON POLK, LEON BELASCO, OLIVE TEMPLETON, RENATO CIBELLI, ESTELLE PARSONS, MARY FINNEY, DON WEISSMULLER and CARL NICHOLAS ..... CREDITS: Music by HAROLD KARR; Lyrics by MATT DUBEY; Book by HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Choreographed by ALEX ROMERO; Directed by ABE BURROWS; Produced by JO MIELZINER ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 6" X 9 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios
..... CUT SONGS: The list of musical numbers includes "The Game of Love" and "This is What I Call Love" which were cut during previews
..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor creasing, 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.