Shirley Booth "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" Bill Hayes 1952 Dallas Souvenir Program

Description

This is a rare souvenir program from the State Fair Musicals production of the ARTHUR SCHWARTZ and DOROTHY FIELDS musical comedy "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" at the State Fair Auditorium in Dallas, Texas. (The
Original Broadway production
opened April 19th, 1951 at
the Alvin Theatre in New York City
and ran for a total of 267 performances. The two-week State Fair engagement opened June 23rd, 1952 and closed July 6th, 1952.) ..... The musical starred SHIRLEY BOOTH and featured BILL HAYES, ELLEN McCOWN, DODY HEATH, JORDAN BENTLEY, GEORGE IRVING, MARGARET IRVING, JANET PARKER and ALBERT LINVILLE ..... 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 PETER WOLF; Costumes designed by VIVIAN FAUCHER; Musical Direction by LEHMAN ENGEL; Choreographed by WILLIAM DOLLAR; Directed by GEORGE SCHAEFER; Produced by STATE FAIR MUSICALS ..... DETAILS: The oversized sixteen page program measures 9" X 12" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers photos and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, promotional text and several candid photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this 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.