John Raitt "A JOYFUL NOISE" Karen Morrow / Tommy Tune 1966 FLOP Preview Playbill

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I'm currently listing a large number of playbills representing some of the most memorable Broadway performances (both good and bad) of the 1950's and 1960's ....... This is a rare preview playbill from the Original Broadway production of the EDWARD PADULA, OSCAR BRAND and PAUL NASSAU musical flop "A JOYFUL NOISE" which played the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York City. (The production opened December 15th, 1966 and closed after only twelve performances.) ..... The musical starred the late JOHN RAITT (shown in the cover photo) and featured SWEN SWENSON, KAREN MORROW, CLIFFORD DAVID, SUSAN WATSON, GEORGE MATHEWS, LELAND PALMER, ART WALLACE, BAAYORK LEE, TOMMY TUNE and THE MOTLEY CREW ..... Side Note: The production went through major alterations during its Pre-Broadway tour, most notable in the number of cast changes. DONNA McKECHNIE was replaced by SUSAN WATSON. JAMES RADO (co-author of the Rock Musical "HAIR" the following season) was replaced by CLIFFORD DAVID and MITZI WELCH's role was taken over by KAREN MORROW. The show's book, originally by EDWARD PADULA was re-written by DORE SCHARY who also took over directing duties from BEN SHAKTMAN. The only real redeeming value in the show was its choreography - the first Broadway Musical with dances staged by MICHAEL BENNETT ("A Chorus Line") ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by OSCAR BRAND and PAUL NASSAU; Book by EDWARD PADULA based on the novel "The Insolent Breed" by BORDEN DEAL; Sets designed by PETER WEXLER; Costumes designed by PETER JOSEPH; Choreographed by MICHAEL BENNETT; Directed by DORE SCHARY; Produced by EDWARD PADULA and SLADE BROWN ..... DETAILS:
The four page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and list of musical numbers, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare 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 ..... 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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