This is a rare promotional folder from the June 29th, 1989 Gala Preview Benefit performance of the West End revival of
the COLE PORTER musical classic "ANYTHING GOES" at the Prince Edward
Theatre in London. (The production began previews on June 19th, 1989, officially opened July 4th, 1989
and closed August 25th, 1990.) .....
The Gala Preview was sponsored by Reed Business Publishing Group and was a benefit fundraiser for Tadworth Court Children's
Hospital and Dream Come True. The musical starred ELAINE PAIGE as "Reno
Sweeney", the role originated by the legendary ETHEL MERMAN in 1934,
BERNARD CRIBBINS as "Moonface Martin" and HOWARD McGILLIN as
"Billy Crocker" and featured KATHRYN EVANS, MARTIN TURNER, URSULA
SMITH, ASHLEIGH SENDIN and HARRY TOWB ..... CREDITS: Original Book by
GUY BOLTON, P. G. WODEHOUSE, HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE; New Book
by TIMOTHY CROUSE and JOHN WEIDMAN; Music and Lyrics by COLE PORTER
("Anything Goes", "Red, Hot and Blue", "Leave It To Me!", "Du Barry Was a
Lady", "Panama Hattie", "Something For the Boys", "Mexican Hayride",
"Can-Can", "Kiss Me Kate", "Out Of This World", "Silk Stockings");
Sets and Costumes designed by TONY WALTON; Playbill cover illustrated by
JAMES McMILLAN; Choreographed by MICHAEL SMUIN; Directed by JERRY ZAKS;
Produced by ROBERT FOX LTD., ANCHORAGE PRODUCTIONS LTD. and JOAN and
JOE CULLMAN by arrangement with LINCOLN CENTER THEATER PRODUCTIONS ..... DETAILS: The folder measures 7" X 9 7/8" inches, is printed on a heavy card stock and includes beautiful JAMES McMILLAN graphics on the front and promotional text and a letter from the Chief Executive Officer of Reed Business Publishing Group on the inside. Includes an insert noting the details of the Gala Night Charity Appeal ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this rare folder 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, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.