This is a rare single page advertising handbill (flyer) promoting the opening of the Original West End production of the ANDRE PREVIN, JOHNNY MERCER and RONALD HARWOOD musical "THE GOOD COMPANIONS" at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. (The show opened July 11th, 1974 and ran for 252 performances.) ..... The musical starred JOHN MILLS and JUDI DENCH and featured CHRISTOPHER GABLE, MARTI WEBB, MICHAEL BALFOUR, HOPE JACKMAN, MALCOLM RENNIE, JEANNIE HARRIS, BERNARD MARTIN and RAY C. DAVIS ..... CREDITS: Book by RONALD HARWOOD based on the novel by J. B. PRIESTLEY; Music by ANDRE PREVIN; Lyrics by JOHNNY MERCER ("St. Louis Woman", "Texas Li'l Darlin", "Top Banana", "Li'l Abner", "Saratoga", "Foxy"); Sets and Costumes designed by MALCOLM PRIDE; Choreographed by JONATHAN TAYLOR; Directed by BRAHAM MURRAY; Produced by BERNARD DELFONT, RICHARD M. MILLS and RICHARD PILBROW ..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills and heralds were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows and events. This single page, two-sided handbill measures 5 1/2" X 8 3/4" inches and includes wonderful graphics, production credits and partial cast list on the front and the opening date, performance times and booking information on the backside ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare flyer 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.