This is a rare Wednesday, January 14th, 1942 (Opening Night) playbill from the Broadway revival of the RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN comedy with music "THE RIVALS" which played the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in New York City. (The revival opened January 14th, 1942 and ran for only 54 performances.) ..... The play starred MARY BOLAND, BOBBY CLARK and WALTER HAMPDEN (all shown in the cover photo) and featured HELEN FORD, HAILA STODDARD, DONALD BURR, PHILIP BOURNEUF, ROBERT WALLSTEN, FRANCES REID, RAYMOND JOHNSON, ROBERT WALLSTEN, WALT DRAPER, ROLAND HOGUE, GEORGE BOOTS and WILLIAM WHITEHEAD ..... CREDITS: Book by RICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN; Musical setting arranged by MACKLIN MARROW; Sets and Costumes designed by WATSON BARRATT; Choreographed by ALBERTINA RASCH; Staged by EVA LE GALLIENNE; Produced by THE THEATRE GUILD under the supervision of THERESA HELBURN and LAWRENCE LANGNER ..... DETAILS: The 24 page playbill measures 6 3/4" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, bios of each of the leading actors and wonderful vintage advertising but with the exception of the front cover, no cast photos ..... CONDITION: With the exception of moderate edge wear, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.