Joe Namath "DAMN YANKEES" Eddie Bracken / Alyson Reed 1981 Jones Beach Playbill

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This is a rare June 30th, 1981 playbill from the Summer Stock production of the
RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS musical comedy "DAMN YANKEES" at the Jones Beach Theatre in Wantagh, New York. (The Original Broadway production opened May 5th, 1955 at the Forty-Sixth Street Theatre in New York City and ran for 1019 performances.) ..... The musical starred the legendary New York Jets quarterback JOE NAMATH as "Joe Hardy", EDDIE BRACKEN as "Applegate" and SUSAN ELIZABETH SCOTT as "Lola" and featured ALYSON REED, ROBERT NICHOLS, PAUL MERRILL, BARBARA KOSSEN, MARA LANDI, THOMAS RUISINGER and JULIENNE MARIE ..... Side Note: "DAMN YANKEES" was the winner of seven 1956 Tony Awards including "Best Musical" ..... CREDITS: Book by GEORGE ABBOTT and DOUGLASS WALLOP based on the novel, "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant," by DOUGLASS WALLOP; Music and Lyrics by RICHARD ADLER and JERRY ROSS ("Pajama Game"); Sets and Costumes designed by ROBERT FLETCHER; Directed and Choreographed by FRANK WAGNER; Produced by RICHARD HORNER ASSOCIATES in association with LONG ISLAND STATE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
..... DETAILS: The 32 page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of slight age discoloration and a corner crease at the bottom right, 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, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
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