Description
This is an oversized July 1980 program from the National Tour engagement of the CHARLES STROUSE, MARTIN CHARNIN and THOMAS MEEHAN musical comedy hit "ANNIE" at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle, Washington. (The production opened April 21st, 1977 at the Alvin Theatre in New York City and ran for 2377 performances while simultaneously playing on the road.) ..... The musical starred JANE CONNELL as "Miss Hannigan", REID SHELTON as "Oliver Warbucks" and MARISA MORELL in the title role and featured TOM OFFT, LISA ROBINSON, EDIE COWAN, TOM HATTEN, MICHELE DE CUIR, NICOLE FRANCIS, SIMONE FRANCIS, LORI KICKLITER, STEFANIE ANN LEVY, STACY MORZE and CHUCK BERGMAN ..... CREDITS: Music by CHARLES STROUSE ("Annie", "Bye Bye Birdie", "All American", "Golden Boy", "Applause", "It's a Bird ... It's a Plane ... It's Superman!", "Charlie and Algernon", "Dance a Little Closer"); Lyrics by MARTIN CHARNIN ("Annie", "I Remember Mama", "Hot Spot", "The First", "Mata Hari", "Zenda", "Two By Two", "La Strada"); Book by THOMAS MEEHAN ("Annie", "I Remember Mama", "Ain't Broadway Grand", "The Producers", "Hairspray", "Bombay Dreams") based on the syndicated comic strip "Little Orphan Annie"; Sets designed by DAVID MITCHELL; Costumes designed by THEONI V. ALDREDGE; Choreographed by PETER GENNARO; Directed by MARTIN CHARNIN; Produced by MIKE NICHOLS ..... DETAILS: The oversized 32 page playbill measures 8 3/8" X 11" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, promotional text and bios of each of the actors and members of the creative team but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, 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.
