Leonard Bernstein "CANDIDE" Richard Wilbur / Barbara Cook 1957 First Edition

Description

This is a very scarce 1957 First Edition hardcover libretto of the LILLIAN HELLMAN, LEONARD BERNSTEIN and RICHARD WILBUR musical "CANDIDE". (The Random House, First Edition is copyrighted 1957 by Lillian Hellman and Leonard Bernstein.) ..... The
Original Broadway
production opened December 1st, 1956 at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City and closed after only 73 performances. The musical starred MAX ADRIAN, ROBERT ROUNSEVILLE, BARBARA COOK and IRRA PETINA and featured WILLIAM OLVIS, BORIS APLON, WILLIAM CHAPMAN, LOUIS EDMONDS, JOSEPH BERNARD and MARGOT MOSER..... CREDITS: Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN ("On the Town", "Wonderful Town", "Candide", "Peter Pan", "West Side Story", "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue"); Book by LILLIAN HELLMAN, adapted from Voltaire's satire; Lyrics by RICHARD WILBUR; Additional Lyrics by DOROTHY PARKER and JOHN LATOUCHE; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Directed by TYRONE GUTHRIE; Produced by ETHEL LINDER REINER in association with LESTER OSTERMAN, Jr. ..... DETAILS: The 144 page book measures 5 5/8" X 8 1/4" inches and includes the complete libretto of the musical, production credits, opening night cast, list of musical numbers and three production photos. The hardcover book is a stated First Printing, has gray boards with a photo inlay on the front and includes the original dust jacket ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light surface rubbing to the front of the dust jacket, this rare book 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, backed by stiff cardboard and bubble wrapped.