Shirley Booth "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" Johnny Johnston 1951 Broadway Playbill

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I'm currently listing a large number of playbills representing some of the most memorable Broadway performances of the 1950's and 1960's ......... This is a beautiful September 17th, 1951 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the ARTHUR SCHWARTZ and DOROTHY FIELDS musical comedy "A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN" which played the Alvin Theatre in New York City. (The production opened April 19th, 1951 and ran for a total of 267 performances.) ..... The musical starred SHIRLEY BOOTH and JOHNNY JOHNSTON and featured MARCIA VAN DYKE, NATHANIEL FREY, NOMI MITTY and LOU WILLS, Jr. ..... CREDITS: Book by BETTY SMITH and GEORGE ABBOTT based on Betty Smith's novel; Music by ARTHUR SCHWARTZ; Lyrics by DOROTHY FIELDS; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Choreographed by HERBERT ROSS; Directed by GEORGE ABBOTT; Produced by GEORGE ABBOTT in association with ROBERT FRYER ..... DETAILS: The 26 page playbill measures 6 1/2" 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, but no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of creasing from having been folded into quarters and minor edge wear, 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.