Ivor Novello "PERCHANCE TO DREAM" Maidie Andrews 1949 Birmingham England Program

Description

This is a rare August 1st, 1949 programme (playbill) from the one-week, Provincial Tour engagement
of the IVOR NOVELLO musical romance "PERCHANCE TO DREAM" at the Theatre Royal in Birmingham, England. (The
Original
West End production opened April 21st, 1945 at the London Hippodrome and ran for 1022 performances before going on the road.) ..... The musical starred MAIDIE ANDREWS, MAY TOMLIN, RUTHENE LECLERC, GEOFFREY TOONE, HILARY DE CHAVILLE and JOHN WYNYARD and featured DUNSTAN HART, GLEN BLAKE, EVE BURNE, ERIC MESSITER, JAMES MILNER, GEOFFREY CARR, REX STANFORD, DAPHNE RIGGS, LILIAN JEANS, ANNE ROBERTS, PAT WOODWARD, BARBARA BLACKBURNE, DELIA GARCIA, HEATHER FORSTER, JUNE PARRY, DOLORES SMITH, TONY TUPPEN and JOHN PHILLIPS ..... CREDITS: Devised, Written and Composed by IVOR NOVELLO; Lyrics by IVOR NOVELLO; Orchestra conducted by TOM LEWIS; Sets designed by JOSEPH CARL; Costumes designed by F. DAWSON; Choreographed by FRANK STAFF; Directed by JACK MINSTER; Produced by TOM ARNOLD
..... DETAILS: The eight page playbill measures 4 5/8" X 7 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 light edge wear, 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.