Newman, Paul. (1925–2008)

"Sweet Bird of Youth" – Signed Souvenir Program

Signed souvenir program from the touring 1959 Broadway production of Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth, with signatures from star Paul Newman and several members of the ensemble, including a young Rip Torn. 16 pp., 9 x 12 inches (22.8 x 30 cm.), light surface creases and wear along spine and edges, else fine.

Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth opened on Broadway on March 10, 1959, directed by Elia Kazan and starring Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Sidney Blackmer, Diana Hyland, Logan Ramsey, Madeleine Sherwood, and Rip Torn. The play ran at the Martin Beck Theatre for 375 performances.

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. (18464)

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