Original theatrical window card from the 1990 Long Beach Civic Light Opera production of Follies, presented at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California. This card features the well-known Follies artwork illustrated by David Edward Byrd, whose stylized, theatrical imagery is highly regarded by collectors of stage and poster art.

The design depicts a profile portrait wearing elaborate theatrical headgear, rendered in soft jewel tones with bold period typography. The fine crackling visible across the face is part of Byrd’s original illustration and design aesthetic and is not damage to the paper.

Condition:
Overall solid condition with expected age-related handling wear. Light edge wear and minor surface marks are visible. The reverse shows toning, light staining, and discoloration consistent with long-term storage. This is an original period window card, not a reproduction. Please review all photos carefully for full condition details.

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PRODUCTION & HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Follies features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim with a book by James Goldman. This Long Beach Civic Light Opera production ran March 1–18, 1990, at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, California.

The cast listed on the card includes Dorothy Lamour, Shani Wallis, Juliet Prowse, Denise Darcel, Yma Sumac, Harvey Evans, Ed Evanko, and Karen Morrow, reflecting the production’s emphasis on veteran Broadway, film, and musical theatre performers. Long Beach CLO was known for mounting ambitious, star-driven revivals of classic Broadway musicals during this period.

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POSTER ARTIST

The artwork was created by David Edward Byrd (1941–2025), a celebrated American illustrator best known for his work in theatrical and concert poster design. Byrd’s imagery for Follies is among his most recognizable and collectible theatrical works, blending Art Nouveau influences with dramatic, performance-driven illustration.

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WHY THIS IS A GOOD CARD TO OWN

Follies remains one of Stephen Sondheim’s most important and collectible musicals. Regional productions such as Long Beach Civic Light Opera typically had limited print runs, making their window cards scarcer than Broadway examples. The confirmed 1990 production date, notable cast, and artwork by David Byrd give this piece strong collector appeal and excellent display value.

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SIZE & SHIPPING

Approx. 14 x 22 inches
Ships flat in a sturdy box for safe delivery (never rolled)