Henk Poort "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" Andrew Lloyd Webber 1993 Dutch Cast Flyer

Description

This is a rare six panel advertising herald (flyer) promoting the Original Netherlands production and first Dutch language production of the
landmark ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER, RICHARD STILGOE and CHARLES HART musical "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" at the VSB Circus Theater near the Hague in Scheveningen, the Netherlands.
(The
production
opened August 15th, 1993 and closed August 1st, 1996 after 1094 performances
.) ..... The musical starred HENK POORT in the title role, JOKE de KRUIJF as "Christine Daae" and PETER de SMET as "Raoul"
..... Side Note: On January 9th, 2006,
The Phantom of the Opera
became the longest-running musical in Broadway history, surpassing the previous record held by
Cats
.
The Phantom of the Opera,
which was honored with seven 1988 Tony Awards including "Best Musical", is still playing at New York's Majestic Theatre ..... BROADWAY CREDITS: Music by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER ("Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", "Song and Dance", "Starlight Express", "The Phantom of the Opera", "Aspects of Love", "By Jeeves", "Sunset Boulevard", "School of Rock"); Book by ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER and RICHARD STILGOE based on the novel by GASTON LEROUX; Lyrics by CHARLES HART; Additional Lyrics by RICHARD STILGOE; Sets designed by PAUL BROWN; Costumes designed by MARIA BJORNSON; Choreographed by SCOTT AMBLER; Directed by LAURENCE CONNOR; Produced by CAMERON MACKINTOSH in association with THE REALLY USEFUL THEATRE GROUP
..... DETAILS: Advertising handbills (heralds) were distributed or inserted into the playbills of other productions to help generate ticket sales for upcoming shows. This six panel, bi-fold flyer measures approx. 3 7/8" X 8 1/4" inches (11 3/4" X 8 1/4" inches when opened) and includes beautiful
graphics, two production photos, promotional text (in Dutch, German and English),
production credits
and booking information ..... CONDITION: With the exception of light edge wear, this rare handbill 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.