George Gershwin "OH KAY!" Julia Sanderson / Frank Crumit 1927 Boston Program

Description

This
is a rare program (playbill) from the National Tour engagement of the GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN, GUY BOLTON and P. G. WODEHOUSE musical comedy "OH, KAY!"
at the Shubert- Majestic Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts
. (The production opened November 8th, 1926
at New York's Imperial Theatre
and ran for 256 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The musical that introduced the standards, "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Do-Do-Do" and "Clap Yo' Hands" starred JULIA SANDERSON and FRANK CRUMIT and featured DOROTHY HUMPHREYS, IRENE SMITH, CHARLES BROWN, FRED HARPER, HELEN KEATING, JOHN E. YOUNG, NINA WALKER, WALTER LAWRENCE
and FRANK GARDINER ..... CREDITS: Music by GEORGE GERSHWIN ("Girl Crazy", "Lady, Be Good!", "Oh, Kay!", "Funny Face", "Rosalie", "Strike Up the Band", "Of Thee I Sing", "Porgy and Bess", "George White's Scandals"); Book by GUY BOLTON and P. G. WODEHOUSE; Lyrics by IRA GERSHWIN; Sets designed by JOHN WENGER; Choreographed by SAMMY LEE; Dances Restaged by ELSIE NEAL; Directed on Broadway by JOHN HARWOOD; Tour Staged by HARRY HOWELL; Produced by ALEX A. AARONS and VINTON FREEDLEY in association with the Messrs. SHUBERT
..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 1/4" 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 a corner crease at the bottom seam and light soiling, 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.