Richard Kiley "MAN OF LA MANCHA" Al Hirschfeld Cover 1978 Boston Playbill

Description

This is a
rare program (playbill) from the Post-Broadway engagement of the DALE WASSERMAN, MITCH LEIGH and JOE DARION musical "MAN OF LA MANCHA" at the Music Hall in Boston, Massachusetts. (The Broadway revival opened September 15th, 1977 at the Palace Theatre in New York City and ran for 124 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred RICHARD KILEY as 'Don Quixote", the role he created in the Original 1965 Broadway production and featured
TONY MARTINEZ, BEN VARGAS, HECTOR MERCADO, GEORGE D. WALLACE, CAROLYN FRIDAY, PAUL MICHAEL, TED FORLOW, MARK HOLLIDAY, ANTHONY DeVECCHI, BERNICE MASSI, JOAN SUSSWEIN, ROBIN POLSENO, EDMOND VARRATO, DAVID WASSON, MIMI TURQUE,
MARCELENE DECKER,
TAYLOR REED, IAN SULLIVAN,
RENATO CIBELLI
and MICHAEL ST. PAUL
..... CREDITS: Book by DALE WASSERMAN; Music by MITCH LEIGH ("Man of La Mancha", "Cry For Us All", "Home Sweet Homer", "Chu Chem", "Sarava", "Ain't Broadway Grand"); Lyrics by JOE DARION; Playbill Cover illustrated by AL HIRSCHFELD; Sets designed by HOWARD BAY; Costumes designed by HOWARD BAY and PATTON CAMPBELL; Directed and Choreographed by ALBERT MARRE; Produced by EUGENE V. WOLSK ..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5 3/4" 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 slight discoloration, this 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.