Description: This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the Broadway engagement of the ABBEY THEATRE IRISH PLAYERS at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. (This engagement opened October 11th, 1937 with several different productions presented in repertory for nine to 47 performances.) ..... 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 third of three American tours that the Abbey Players took in the 1930's. The flyer promotes the Lennox Robinson comedy "THE FAR OFF HILLS" (47 performances beginning October 11th, 1937). The current engagement also included performances of the the J. M. Synge classic "THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD" (nine performances beginning November 20th, 1937) and the Frank O'Connor play "IN THE TRAIN" (nine performances beginning November 20th, 1937). The company included RIA MOONEY, MICHAEL J. DOLAN, P. J. CAROLAN, DENIS O'DEA, U. WRIGHT, ARTHUR SHIELDS, MAUREEN DELANY, MAY CRAIG, FROLIE MULHERN, AIDEEN O'CONNOR, F. J. McCORMICK, AUSTIN MELDON and EILEEN CROWE ..... CREDITS: Director and Manager of the Abbey Theatre Players: F. R. HIGGINS; Produced by THE ABBEY THEATRE DUBLIN in association with the Messrs. LEE and J. J. SHUBERT ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, one-sided handbill measures 5" X 7" inches and includes excerpts from several rave reviews on the front. The backside is blank ..... CONDITION: This rare handbill 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: 49.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-10-15T19:45:49.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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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: Handbills / Flyers
Date: 1930 - 1939
Sub-Genre: Broadway Plays
Original / Reproduction: Original - U.S.
