Peter Allen "SOON" Richard Gere / Nell Carter / Rock Opera 1971 FLOP Playbill

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This is a rare January 1971 preview playbill from the Original Broadway production of the obscure JOSEPH MARTINEZ KOOKOOLIS and SCOTT FAGAN rock opera "SOON" which played the Ritz Theatre in New York City. (The production would open January 12th, 1971 and close after only three performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included PETER ALLEN (Broadway debut), DENNIS BELLINE, BARRY BOSTWICK, PENDLETON BROWN, JOSEPH CAMPBELL BUTLER, ANGUS CAIRNS, NELL CARTER (Broadway debut), PAUL EICHEL, LEATA GALLOWAY, RICHARD GERE (Broadway debut), MARTA HEFLIN, DEL HINKLEY, MICHAEL JASON, TONY MIDDLETON, JOHN C. NELSON, PAMELA PENTONY, MARION RAMSEY, VICKI SUE ROBINSON (Broadway debut), LARRY SPINELLI and SINGER WILLIAMS ..... Side Note:
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started previews the first week of December, and was scheduled to open on December 16th, 1970. Instead, the show shut down early to go back into rehearsal and re-work an obviously troubled production. Co-author and lyricist SCOTT FAGAN was replaced by BARRY BOSTWICK in the role of "Kelly" before previews resumed on December 28th, 1970.
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officially opened on January 12th, 1971 and closed January 13th, 1971 after only three performances ..... CREDITS: Music by JOSEPH MARTINEZ KOOKOOLIS and SCOTT FAGAN; Lyrics by SCOTT FAGAN; Book adapted by MARTIN DUBERMAN from an original story by JOSEPH MARTINEZ KOOKOOLIS, SCOTT FAGAN and ROBERT GREENWALD; Sets designed by KURT LUNDELL; Costumes designed by DAVID CHAPMAN; Playbill Cover illustrated by DAVID BYRD; Musical Direction by LOUIS ST. LOUIS; Choreographed by FRED BENJAMIN; Produced by BRUCE W. STARK and SAGITTARIUS PRODUCTIONS ..... DETAILS: The 38 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: 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.
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