This is a rare Thursday, September 5th, 1946 (Opening Night) playbill from the Original Broadway production of the FRANZ LEHAR, IRA COBB and KARL FARKAS operetta "YOURS IS MY HEART" at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City. (The production opened September 5th, 1946 and closed October 5th, 1946 after only 36 performances.) ..... Based on Lehar's "Land of Smiles", the musical starred RICHARD TAUBER as "Prince Sou Chong" and featured STELLA ANDREVA, ALEXANDER D'ARCY, SAMMY WHITE, LILLIAN HELD, FRED KEATING, MONROE MANNING, HELENE WHITNEY, JANE MACKLE, HAROLD LAZARON, NATALYE GREENE, DOROTHY KARROL, JEAN HEISEY, HARVEY KIER, EDWARD GROAG, ARNOLD SPECTOR, ALBERT SHOENGOLD, FRED BRIESS and BEATRICE EDEN ..... CREDITS: Music by FRANZ LEHAR based on "Land of Smiles"; Book and Lyrics by IRA COBB and KARL FARKAS; Sets and Costumes designed by H. A. CONDELL; Choreographed by HENRY SCHWARZE; Orchestra Conducted by GEORGE SCHICK; Dialogue Directed by MONROE MANNING; Entire Production Staged by THEODORE BACHE; Produced by ARTHUR SPITZ ..... DETAILS: The 36 page playbill measures 6 1/2" 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 ..... CONDITION: With the exception of minor edge wear, this rare playbill 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.