D'Oyly Carte "PIRATES OF PENZANCE" Gilbert and Sullivan 1936 Broadway Libretto

Description

This is a rare libretto (dialogue and songs) for "THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE" published in conjunction with the Broadway revival of the D'OYLY CARTE GILBERT and SULLIVAN OPERA COMPANY of London in repertory at New York's Martin Beck Theatre. ("The Pirates of Penzance" opened on August 31st, 1936 and played twenty performances.) ..... The cast included DARRELL FANCOURT, JOHN DEAN, MARTYN GREEN, SYDNEY GRANVILLE,
MARJORIE EYRE,
ELIZABETH NICKELL-LEAN,
BRENDA BENNETT, EVELYN GARDINER, KATHLEEN NAYLOR and RICHARD WALKER ..... CREDITS: Book and Lyrics by W. S. GILBERT; Music by ARTHUR SULLIVAN; Sets designed by CHARLES RICKETTS; Costumes designed by GEORGE SHERINGHAM; Orchestra conducted by ISIDORE GODFREY; Produced by THE D'OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY ..... DETAILS: The 52 page libretto measures 6 7/8" X 10 1/4" inches and includes the character's names, complete text of the play, scenes and musical numbers. The back cover shows a rendering of the Byzantine foyer of the Martin Beck Theatre ..... CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is considerable edge wear, a light moisture stain at the top and slight discoloration to the inside pages. Despite these flaws, this rare libretto 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.