Bette Davis "TWO'S COMPANY" Autographed 1952 Tryout

I'm currently listing a large number of playbills from out-of-town tryouts prior to the Broadway runs. Many are from early performances when revisions were common and include song titles that were cut before opening in New York. (See cut song below.) ....... This is a rare autographed November 17th, 1952 "On Stage" playbill from the Pre-Broadway tryout of the VERNON DUKE and OGDEN NASH musical revue "TWO'S COMPANY" at the Shubert Theatre in Boston. (The production would open December 15th, 1952 at the Alvin Theatre in New York City and run for only 90 performances.) ..... The musical starred the legendary BETTE DAVIS (who signed the title page) in her only Broadway musical appearance and featured HIRAM SHERMAN, NORA KAYE, BILL CALLAHAN, DAVID BURNS, STANLEY PRAGER, PETER KELLEY, GEORGE IRVING, MARIA KARNILOVA, ANN HATHAWAY, TINA LOUISE and ROBERT ORTON'S TEEN ACES ..... CREDITS: Music by VERNON DUKE ("Garrick Gaieties", "Ziegfeld Follies", "At Home Abroad", "Cabin in the Sky", "Jackpot", "The Littlest Revue", "Sadie Thompson", "Two's Company"); Lyrics by OGDEN NASH ("One Touch of Venus", "Sweet Bye and Bye", "The Littlest Revue", "Two's Company"); Sketches by CHARLES SHERMAN; Additional Lyrics by SAMMY CAHN; Sets designed by RALPH ALSWANG; Costumes designed by MILES WHITE; Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS; Directed by JULES DASSIN; Produced by JAMES RUSSO and MICHAEL ELLIS ..... The 16 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors, but no cast photos ..... CUT SONG: The list of musical numbers includes "I Think You're Pretty, Too" which was cut out-of-town ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light creasing, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or BETTE DAVIS fan ..... Check my "Other Auctions" for additional rare Pre-Broadway playbills and programs, Original Cast CD's and other theatre related memorabilia. Multiple purchases are always combined to save on shipping costs ..... NO RESERVE! ..... This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard ..... U.S. SHIPPING: Buyer pays choice of $3.25 USPS first class/ media rate shipping with delivery confirmation (50 cents for each additional program or playbill purchased when combined into a single payment - U.S. addresses only) or $5.95 USPS Priority with delivery confirmation. (*Insurance required on all PayPal payments over $100.00. If you intend to pay through PayPal, please wait for an invoice before submitting payment so that the insurance fees can be adjusted.) PayPal preferred. Personal checks accepted (U.S. only) but delay shipping by 10 days ..... INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: (Please Note!) Due to restrictions established by PayPal, all items must be shipped by USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL recorded delivery (however up to 10 playbills can easily be shipped together in a Priority flat rate envelope when all purchases are combined into a single payment when all purchases are combined into a single payment) ... I can ship by USPS International First Class Airmail ($3.50 to Canada / $5.50 to all other international destinations), however the only methods of payment accepted for this shipping option are cashier's checks and bank transfers (with an additional fee) in U.S. dollars. Please email me with any other inquiries ..... THANKS !!!

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