[Chanel, Coco. (1883–1971)] Lerner, Alan Jay. (1918–1986) & Previn, André. (b. 1929) & Brisson, Frederick. (1912–1984)
Original Photograph at the Chanel Salon
Evocative original large-format photograph of the creators of the 1969 musical Coco, librettist Alan Jay Lerner, composer André Previn, and producer Frederick Brisson. The creators of the musical are shown in front of the Chanel salon, with the "Chanel" awnings visible in the background. Inscribed #2 and July, 1966 on the verso. 14.75 x 10.25 inches (37.5 x 26 cm).Coco was a 1969 Broadway musical with a book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by André Previn, inspired by the life of Coco Chanel. It starred Katharine Hepburn in her only stage musical. Although the role had initially been intended for producer Frederick Brisson's wife, Rosalind Russell, Hepburn was convinced to take the role after receiving vocal coaching and meeting Coco Chanel. After 40 previews, the Broadway production opened on December 18, 1969 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, where it ran for 329 performances. (15717)
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