This is a rare 212 page Vocal Score for the
Original
Broadway production of the JERRY HERMAN and MICHAEL STEWART musical
comedy “HELLO, DOLLY!” which played the St. James Theatre in New
York City. (The show opened January 16th, 1964 and ran for
2844 performances.) ….. During the exceptionally long Broadway run,
nine different actresses played the role of “Mrs. Dolly Gallagher
Levi
“,
created by the legendary CAROL CHANNING. Her first replacement was
GINGER ROGERS (1965) followed by MARTHA RAYE (1967), BETTY GRABLE
(1967), BIBI OSTERWALD (1967), PEARL BAILEY (1967), THELMA CARPENTER
(1969), PHYLLIS DILLER (1969) and finally ETHEL MERMAN (1970). Several
other prominent actresses took the show on the road including MARY
MARTIN, DOROTHY LAMOUR, EVE ARDEN and YVONNE DE CARLO ….. The musical,
which received 10 Tony Awards including “Best Musical” starred the
legendary CAROL CHANNING and featured EILEEN BRENNAN, DAVID BURNS,
CHARLES NELSON REILLY, SONDRA LEE, ALICE PLAYTEN, JERRY DODGE, IGORS
GAVON, MARY JO CATLETT and GORDON CONNELL ….. CREDITS: Music and
Lyrics by JERRY HERMAN (“Milk and Honey”, “Mame”, “Mack and Mabel”, “La
Cage Aux Folles” and “Dear World”); Book by MICHAEL STEWART based on the
“Matchmaker” by THORNTON WILDER; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH;
Costumes designed by FREDDY WITTOP; Directed and Choreographed by GOWER
CHAMPION; Produced by DAVID MERRICK
….. DETAILS: The thick 212 page vocal score measures 9″ X 12″ inches and is copyrighted 1964 by Jerry Herman through Edwin H. Morris and Company, New York City. The score includes full production credits, Opening Night Cast list, synopsis of scenes, eleven production photos and printed lyrics and music for twenty songs ….. CONDITION: (Please Note!) There is fraying at the top seam, a name and date written on the title page, handwritten notations in pencil on several pages, the lyrics to “Elegance” highlighted with a yellow marker and moderate edge wear. Despite these flaws, this rare score will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.