Stephen Sondheim "WEST SIDE STORY" Chita Rivera 1959 London Charity Program

Description: This is a rare oversized souvenir program from a Special Charity Performance of the Original West End production of the landmark ARTHUR LAURENTS, LEONARD BERNSTEIN and STEPHEN SONDHEIM musical "WEST SIDE STORY" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London on January 6th, 1959. (The Original Broadway production opened September 26th, 1957 at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City and ran for 732 performances. The London production opened December 12th, 1958 and ran for 1039 performances.) ..... The proceeds from this special one-night Benefit Performance helped to rebuild funds for three organizations: The London Federation of Boy's Clubs, the St. Andrew's Home and Club and the Stowe Club for Boys and the program includes several pages dedicated to these organizations. The musical starred CHITA RIVERA, MARLYS WATTERS, DON McKAY, KEN LE ROY and GEORGE CHAKIRIS and featured EDDIE ROLL, TONY MORDENTE, SYLVIA TYSICK, ED VERSO, DAVID BAUER, TED GUNTHER and HAL GALILI ..... CREDITS: Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN ("On the Town", "Wonderful Town", "Candide", "Peter Pan", "West Side Story", "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue"); Book by ARTHUR LAURENTS based on a conception by JEROME ROBBINS; Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM ("A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum", "West Side Story", "Gypsy", "Anyone Can Whistle", "Company", "Follies", "Do I Hear a Waltz?", "A Little Night Music", "Sweeney Todd", "Pacific Overtures", "Sunday in the Park With George", "Into the Woods", "Assassins", "Passion"); Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Directed and Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS; Produced by H. M. TENNENT LTD. with ROBERT E. GRIFFITH and HAROLD S. PRINCE by arrangement with ROGER L. STEVENS ..... DETAILS: The oversized sixteen page program measures 8" X 10 1/2" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and promotional text, but no cast bios or photos. The front cover features a photo of PRINCE PHILIP, Duke of Edinburgh, who frequently visited the Boys' Clubs of London ..... CONDITION: With the exception of a light vertical fold, this program 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 sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... SHIPPING DISCOUNTS: Check my "Other Items" for additional rare Broadway playbills and other theatre related memorabilia. Shipping discounts are available for multiple purchases when all items are combined into a single payment. Please wait for a revised invoice before sending payment ..... THANKS !!! Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!

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