Rodgers & Hammerstein "CAROUSEL" John Raitt / Jan Clayton 1945 Tryout Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir program from the
Pre-Broadway tryouts of the landmark RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical "CAROUSEL". (The production would open April 19th, 1945 at
the Majestic Theatre in New York City
and run for 890 performances.) ..... The musical starred JOHN RAITT and JAN CLAYTON and featured CHRISTINE JOHNSON,
ERIC MATTSON,
JEAN DARLING,
JEAN CASTO, MURVYN VYE, BAMBI LINN, PETER BIRCH, ANNABELLE LYON and ROBERT PAGENT ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS and Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II ("Oklahoma!", "Carousel", "The King and I", "Me and Juliet", "Pipe Dream", "South Pacific", "Flower Drum Song", "The Sound of Music"); Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by MILES WHITE; Choreographed by AGNES de MILLE; Directed by ROUBEN MAMOULIAN; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD
..... DETAILS: The oversized sixteen page program measures 8 1/2" X 11" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, a synopsis of the play, photos and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team and five rehearsal photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this rare program 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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