Porter, Cole. (1891–1964)
"Red Hot and Blue" - Rare Pre-Broadway Tryout Program
October 19th, 1936 playbill from the six-night, Pre-Broadway engagement of the Cole Porter, Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse musical comedy "Red, Hot and Blue!" at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven, Connecticut. The production would officially open October 29th, 1936 at the Alvin Theatre in New York City and run for 183 performances, starring Ethel Merman, Jimmy Durante and Bob Hope in what had been one of the most publicized billing disputes in Broadway history. All three wanted top billing and finally agreed to formatting their names in the now familiar "X" above the title, as shown in the program here.16 page playbill measures approx. 6 x 9 inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers, schedule of upcoming attractions etc. (5640)
Program, unsigned Song