[Gilbert & Sullivan] Belushi, Jim. (b. 1954) & Noone, Peter. (b. 1947)

"The Pirates of Penzance" - Signed Photograph

Signed photograph of the stars from the touring production of Joseph Papp's 1981 New York Shakespeare Festival production of The Pirates of Penzance, which won three Tonys and enjoyed a long run on Broadway.  Noone, who played Frederic, has inscribed "To Paul / Cheers! / Peter Noone" adding an illustration of a pirate, while Belushi has inscribed "To Paul / Thanks / For The / Review / Best wishes / James Belushi."  A press release affixed to verso announces the beginning of a six week run of the production at the Shubert Theatre in Boston.  In fine condition.  8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).

From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications. (20471)


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