Description: This is a rare February 26th, 1933 playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the ABBEY THEATRE IRISH PLAYERS at the Harris Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The Broadway engagement opened October 17th, 1932 at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City with several different productions presented in repertory ranging from two to fourteen performances before going on the road.) ..... The Abbey Theatre (also known as the National Theatre of Ireland) was the first state-subsidized theatre in the English speaking world. This was the first of three American tours that the Abbey Players took in the 1930's. The current week included performances of the George Shiels comedy "THE NEW GOOSEN", the Lennox Robinson comedy "THE FAR OFF HILLS", the Sean O'Casey classic "JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK", the Lady Gregory comedy "SPREADING THE NEWS", the Lennox Robinson comedy "THE WHITEHEADED BOY", the Lady Gregory play "THE RISING OF THE MOON", the J. M. Synge classic "THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD" and the W. B. Yeats play "KATHLEEN NI HOULIHAN". The company included BARRY FITZGERALD, MAUREEN DELANY, DENIS O'DEA, MICHAEL J. DOLAN, P. J. CAROLAN, MAY CRAIG, F. J. McCORMICK, EILEEN CROWE, ARTHUR SHIELDS, KATE CURLING, U. WRIGHT, JOAN SULLIVAN and RIA MOONEY ..... CREDITS: Produced by LEIGHTON and LEFFLER with ALBER & WICKES, INC. by special arrangement with THE IRISH FREE STATE GOVERNMENT ..... DETAILS: The twelve page playbill measures 5 1/4" X 7 5/8" inches and includes cast lists for each production, synopsis of scenes and wonderful vintage advertising, but no cast photos or bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light crease across the middle and discoloration to the first inside page (second scanned image), this playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.
Price: 29.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2025-01-15T20:45:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Genre: Theatre Memorabilia
Product Type: Playbills
Date: 1930 - 1939
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
