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Ellen Burstyn and Charles GrodinGlynis Johns: Harold Prince in association with Ruth Mitchell presents: A Little Night Music. Volume 10, December 1973. Majestic Theatre. Music and lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim. Book by: Hugh Wheeler. "Suggested by a film by Ingmar Bergman." Directed by: Harold Prince. Starring: Glynis Johns, Len Cariou, and Hermione Gingold. Minor nicks on top edge and rub/wear spots on back cover. Includes a bonus ticket stub stapled to front page. Good. $20.00.
Marlo ThomasMarlo Thomas: "Richard Scanga and Charles Grodin present: Marlo Thomas and Richard Mulligan in Thieves." Volume 11, November 1974. Longacre Theatre. Written by: Herb Gardner. Directed by: Charles Grodin. Also starring: Ann Wedgeworth, Nicholas Pryor, Pierre Epstein, Alice Drummond, William Hickey, Irwin Corey, et al. Front cover is kind of smudgy/show signs of rubbing. Scratch and small crease on back cover. Ticket stub clipped inside. Good. $20.00.

Gwen VerdonGwen Verdon: "Robert Fryer and Lawrence Carr present: Gwen Verdon in Redhead." Volume 3, Number 21, May 25, 1959. Written by: Herbert and Dorothy Fields, Sidney Sheldon and David Shaw. Music by: Albert Hague. Lyrics by: Dorothy Fields. Directed and choreographed by: Bob Fosse. Some creasing on front cover an first few pages. Discolouration on front cover. Ticket stub stapled inside.

"Fryer, Carr and Harris present: Gwen Verdon as Sweet Charity." Stage Magazine, Volume 1, Number 9, October 1966. The Palace Theatre. Written by: Neil Simon, "based upon an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli and Ennio Flaiano. Music by: Cy Coleman. Lyrics by: Dorothy Fields. "Conceived, staged and directed by Bob Fosse." Also starring: John McMartin, Ruth Buzzi, Helen Gallagher, et al. Two small tears on front cover. Couple of nicks on several pages. Ticket stub clipped inside. Good. $50.00.
Mary MartinMary Martin: "Leland Hayward, Richard Halliday, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II present: Mary Martin in a new play: The Sound of Music." Volume 4, Number 23, May 30, 1960. Lunt-Fontaine Theatre. Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by: Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed by: Vincent J. Donohue. Book by: Howard Lindsay and Russell Crouse, "suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp." Also starring: Theodore Bikel, Patricia Neway, Kurt Kasznar, Martin Marlowe, et al. Yellowing, wear on spine, nick and creasing on covers. Yellowing inside. Corner missing on page 15. Ticket stubs clipped inside. Good. $10.00.
Jill ClayburghJill Clayburgh: The Rothschilds. Volume 7, Issue 12, December 1970. Produced by: Lester Osterman, Hillard Elkins. Written by: Sharman Yellen, "based on The Rothschild by Frederic Morton. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by: Sheldon Harnick Directed by: Michael Kidd. Also starring: Paul Hecht, Leila Martin, Keene Curtis, Chris Sarandon, Hal Linden, et al. Very few signs of aging. Ticket clipped inside.

Pippin. Volume 9, Issue 10, October 1972. Imperial Theatre. Producer: Stuart Ostrow. Written by: Roger O. Hinson. Music and lyrics by: Stephen Schwartz. Directed and choreographed by: Bob Fosse. Starring: Eric Berry, Jill Clayburgh, Leland Palmer, Irene Ryan, Ben Vereen, John Rubenstein, Ann Reinking, et al. Some wear on a fear pages near the front. Some speckling on front cover, some rubbing on back cover. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good to very good. $50.00.
Melina MercouriMelina Mercouri. Illya Darling. Volume 4, Number 9, September 1967. Produced by: Kermit Bloomgarden in association with United Artists. Also starring: Orson Bean, Hal Linden, et al. There are a few creased pages, nothing major. Includes ticket stub clipped inside. Very good. $29.00.
Joan RiversJoan Rivers: "Alexander H. Cohen and Rocky Aoki present: Joan Rivers, Gabriel Dell and Rose Marie in Fun City." Volume 8, Issue 12, December 1971. The Morosco Theatre. Written by: Lester Colodny, Joan Rivers and Edgar Rosenberg. Directed by: Jerry Adler. Also starring: Victor Arnold, Paul Ford, et al. Some discoloration on covers. Small tear on back cover. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $10.00. Melvyn DouglasMelvyn Douglas. Spofford. Volume 5, Number 3, 1968. ANTA Theatre. Produced by: Zev Bufman. Written by: Herman Shumlin. "Based upon the novel, Reuben, Reuben" by Peter DeVries. Directed by: Herman Shumlin. Also starring: Barbara Britton, Jerome Dempsey, Audra Lindley, Tresa Hughes, Alan North and Pert Kelton. Some signs of aging on covers. Ticket stub clipped inside. Good. $12.00.
Joanna GleasonJoanna Gleason: "I Love My Wife." July 1977. Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Producers: Joseph Kipness, Terry Allen Kramer and Harry Rigby. Book and lyrics by: Michael Stewart, based on the play by Luis Rego. Music by: Cy Coleman. Directed by Gene Saks. Also Starring: Lenny Baker, Ilene Graff, James Naughton. Small tear on front cover. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $10.00. Michael LearnedMichael Learned: "Lincoln Center Theater under the direction of André Bishop, and Bernard Gersten present: Michael Learned, Deborah Rush and Tony Roberts in: The Sisters Rosensweig." Volume 94, Number 5, May 1994. Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Written by: Wendy Wasserstein. Directed by: Daniel Sullivan. Also starring: Joanne Camp, Tom Hewitt, Amy Ryan, Brian F. O'Byrne and Rex Robbins. Minor minor creasing and rubbing. Ticket stub staple inside. Very good. $20.00.
Judd HirschJudd Hirsch: "Knock Knock." March 1976. Biltmore Theatre. Producers: Terry Allen Kramer and Harry Rigby. Written by: Jules Feiffer. Directed by: Marshall W. Mason. Also starring: Neil Flanagan, Daniel Seltzer and Nancy Snyder. Some yellowing, small nick on back cover. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $10.00.
Milo O'SheaMilo O'Shea: "Comedians." November 1976. The Music Box. Producers: Alexander H. Cohen, in association with Gabriel Katzka and Edward L. Schuman. Written by: Trevor Griffiths. Directed by: Mike Nichols. Also starring: John Lithgow, Rex Robbins, David Margulies, Armand Assante, Jonathan Pryce, et al. Lower portion of spine is torn. Minor creasing. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $7.00.

Julie HarrisJulie Harris: "James B. McKenzie, Spofford J. Beadle and Seth L. Schapiro: Julie Harris and Estelle Parsons in And Miss Reardon Drinks a Little." Volume 8, Issue 4, April 1971. The Morosco Theatre. Written by: Paul Zindel. Directed by: Melvin Bernhardt. Also starring: Nancy Marchand, Rae Allen, Bill Macy, Virginia Payne and Paul Leiber. Small tear on, a couple of small pieces missing from front cover. Some smudging on front cover, some yellowing inside. Ticket stub clipped inside.

"Feuer and Martin present: Julie Harris in the new musical comedy Skyscraper." Volume 2, Number 10, October 1965. Lunt-Fontaine Theatre. Book by: Peter Stone. Music by: James Van Heusen. Lyrics by: Sammy Cahn. Directed by: Cy Feuer. Also starring: Peter L. Marshall, Charles Nelson Reilly, et al. Some yellowing. Some signs of aging on covers. Good. $50.00.
Milton BerleMilton Berle: "Feuer and Martin present: Milton Berle, Bob Dishy and Brenda Vaccaro in The Goodbye People." Volume 5, Issue 11, November 1968. Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Written and directed by: Herb Gardner. Also starring: Tony Lo Bianco, Sammy Smith and Jess Osuna. Some yellowing. Two small marks on front cover. Ticket stub clipped inside. Very good. $20.00.
Lauren BacallLauren Bacall. Cactus Flower. Volume 3, Number 11, November 1966. Royale Theatre. Produced by: David Merrick. Written and Directed by: Abe Burrows. Based upon the play by Pierre Barillet and Jean Pierre Gredy. Also starring: Barry Nelson, Brenda Vaccaro, Burt Brinckerhoff, et al. Minor creasing on back cover. Bonus-2 ticket stubs included Very good. $25.00.
Peter Cook and Dudley MoorePeter Cook and Dudley Moore: "Alexander H. Cohen and Bernard Delfont present Peter Cook and Dudley Moore in Good Evening." Volume 10, November 1973. Plymouth Theatre. Written by: Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. Directed by: Jerry Adler. Bonus ticket stub stapled inside. Minor pulling near staples in spine. Slight smudges and discoloration on covers. Good. $10.00.
LLily Tomlinily Tomlin: "Ron Delsner presents: Lily Tomlin in Appearing Nightly." June 1977. Biltmore Theatre. "Written and directed by: Jane Wagner and Lily Tomlin. Music: Jerry Franklin. Lighting: Daniel Adams. Costume: J. Allen Highfill. Sound: Jack Mann. Staged by: George Boyd." A few creases, small tear, some rubbing on front cover. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $15.00.
Peter Falk and Lee GrantPeter Falk and Lee Grant: "Saint-Subber presents: Peter Falk and Lee Grant in The Prisoner of Second Avenue." Volume 8, Issue 11, November 1971. Eugene O'Neill Theatre. Written by: Neil Simon. Directed by: Mike Nichols. Also starring: Vincent Gardenia, Florence Stanley, Tresa Hughes and Dena Dietrich. Wear and small tear on spine. Small tear and crease on back cover. Some discolouration and staple indentation on front cover. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $35.00.

Lotte LenyaLotte Lenya: "Cabaret." Volume 3, Number 12, December 1966. Broadhurst Theatre. Written by: Joe Masteroff, "based on the play by John van Druton and stories by Christopher Isherwood." Music by: John Kander. Lyrics by: Fred Ebb. Directed by: Harold Prince. Also starring Jill Haworth, Jack Gilford, Bert Convey, Joel Grey, Peg Murray and Edward Winter. Some aging on front cover, a crease on the back. Ticket stub clipped inside. Good. $20.00.

Renée Taylor and Joseph BolognaRenée Taylor and Joseph Bologna: "Allen Klein, Julian Schlossberg with Isobel Robins present: Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna in It Had to be You." Written by: Renée Taylor and Joseph Bologna. Directed by: Robert Drivas. Signed by Joseph Bologna. Some yellowing. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $225.00.

Lou JacobiLou Jacobi: "Come Blow Your Horn." Volume 5, Number 21, May 22, 1961. Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Written by: Neil Simon. Directed by: Stanley Prager. "Starring: Hal March with Sarah Marshall, Audrey Christie, Lou Jacobi, Arlene Golonka and Warren Belinger." Shows signs of aging, yellowing, small tears on all pages due to wear. Ticket stub clipped inside.

"Don't Drink the Water." Volume 4, Number 1, January 1967. The Morosco Theatre. Written by: Woody Allen. Directed by: Stanley Prager. Also starring: Anthony Roberts, Kay Medford, Anita Gillette, House Jameson, et al. Some yellowing, small nick on back cover near spine. Ticket stub and paper coaster from Lindy's Restaurant clipped inside.

"Robert L. Livingston presents: Lou Jacobi and Michael Tolan in Unlikely Heroes: 3 Philip Roth Stories." Volume 9, Issue 10, October 1971. "Adapted for the stage and directed by: Larry Arrick. Also starring: David Ackroyd, Rose Arrick, Lee Wallace, George Bartenieff, et al. Some rubbing,some wear on front cover, small nicks on back cover. Small tears on spine - top and bottom. Ticket stub stapled inside. Good. $25.00.
Richard KileyRichard Kiley: "Albert W. Selden and Hal James present: Richard Kiley, Irving Jacobson, Ray Middleton, Robert Rounseville and Joan Diener in Man of La Mancha." Volume 3, Number 9, September 1966. ANTA Washington Square. Written by: Dale Wasserman. Music by: Mitch Leigh. Lyrics by: Joe Darion. Directed by: Albert Marre. Also starring: Renato Cibelli (in for Jon Cypher), Mimi Turque, James Coco, et al. Some rubbing. Ticket stub and cast replacement notice clipped inside. Good. $20.00.

 

 

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