Shirley Booth "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" Rare 1951 Columbia Records Brochure

Description

This is a rare July 1951 brochure promoting the new releases on Columbia Records. The feature album is the Original Broadway Cast recording of "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" starring SHIRLEY BOOTH and JOHNNY JOHNSTON. (The production opened April 19th, 1951 at the Alvin Theatre in New York City and ran for 267 performances.) ..... The musical starred SHIRLEY BOOTH and JOHNNY JOHNSTON and featured MARCIA VAN DYKE, NATHANIEL FREY, NOMI MITTY and LOU WILLS, Jr. ..... CREDITS: Book by BETTY SMITH and GEORGE ABBOTT based on Betty Smith's novel; Music by ARTHUR SCHWARTZ; Lyrics by DOROTHY FIELDS; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Choreographed by HERBERT ROSS; Directed by GEORGE ABBOTT; Produced by GEORGE ABBOTT in association with ROBERT FRYER ..... DETAILS: The twelve panel, six-fold brochure measures 23 1/4" X 5 1/2" inches (when unfolded) and includes production credits, song titles, a production photo, promotional text and a complete list of all of Columbia Record's new recordings. The backside is stamped "Shore Radio" ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare brochure 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.