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Original Invitation + Flyer + Theatre Programme for the May 1958 1st West End London Production of Langston Hughes "Simply Heavenly - A New All Negro Musical" at The Adelphi Theatre

Original Invitation + Flyer + Theatre Programme for the May 1958 1st West End London Production of Langston Hughes "Simply Heavenly - A New All Negro Musical" at The Adelphi Theatre

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Original Invitation + Flyer + Theatre Programme for the May 1958 1st West End London Production of Langston Hughes "Simply Heavenly - A New All Negro Musical" at The Adelphi Theatre

by Langston HUGHES / David MARTIN

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12pp programme including cast list, production details and period advertisements. Very Good condition with no inscriptions. Accompanied by a front row invitation from Jack Hylton and Laurance Harvey to the evening performance on Wednesday 21st May 1958 (Stalls Row A, Seats 6 and 7), and a torn/dusty typed Advertising billing dated 16th May 1958.

The programme is the true 1st printing, with the date code 190558 to the lower rear cover.

Rare 1st West End, London appearance of this short-lived musical which ran for 16 performances from 20th May 1958.The play, which is based on Langston Hughes novel "Simple Takes a Wife" and other Simple stories, had 1957 productions in the USA prior to transfer to the UK.


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Bookseller
Itchen Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
558
Title
Original Invitation + Flyer + Theatre Programme for the May 1958 1st West End London Production of Langston Hughes "Simply Heavenly - A New All Negro Musical" at The Adelphi Theatre
Author
Langston HUGHES / David MARTIN
Format/Binding
Original staple bound printer wrappers.
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Paperback
Publisher
Cockayne & Co Ltd
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1958
Pages
12
Weight
0.00 lbs
Keywords
Theatre Programme, Playbill, Musical, Jack Hylton and Laurance Harvey, Simple Takes a Wife

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