Vivian Blaine "GUYS & DOLLS" Michael O'Shea 1951 New York's "GOTHAM LIFE" Guide

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This is a rare January 20th, 1951 issue of "GOTHAM LIFE", the Official Metropolitan Weekly Guide to New York City. The front cover features actress VIVIAN BLAINE, being entertained by actor MICHAEL O'SHEA and the co-hosts of the new Brio Restaurant, FRANK CASELLI and ALPHONSO CIOFFARI ..... VIVIAN BLAINE was one of the stars of the
Original Broadway production of the FRANK LOESSER musical comedy hit "GUYS and DOLLS" at the Forty-Sixth Street Theatre in New York City. (The production opened November 24th, 1950 and ran for 1194 performances.) ..... The Tony Award winning "Best Musical" starred ROBERT ALDA, VIVIAN BLAINE, SAM LEVENE, ISABEL BIGLEY and PAT ROONEY, Sr. and featured STUBBY KAYE, B. S. PULLY, TOM PEDI, JOHNNY SILVER, PAUL REED and NETTA PACKER ..... CREDITS: Music and Lyrics by FRANK LOESSER ("Where's Charley?", "The Most Happy Fella", "Greenwillow", "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"); Book by JO SWERLING and ABE BURROWS based on a story and characters by DAMON RUNYON; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by ALVIN COLT; Dances and Musical Numbers staged by MICHAEL KIDD; Musical Direction by IRVING ACTMAN; Directed by GEORGE S. KAUFMAN; Produced by FEUER and MARTIN
..... DETAILS: The 20 page magazine measures 8 1/8" X 11" inches and includes the wonderful cover photo as well as listings for the current Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals, Hotels, Restaurants, Movies, Sports, Music, Night Clubs, Shopping and other goings-on ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare publication is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to any musical theatre collection. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.