Sondheim, Stephen. (1930–2021)

Anyone Can Whistle - Script

New York: Music Theatre International. 1964. First edition. Original printed typescript from the first production of "Anyone Can Whistle - A Musical Fable, " based on the book by Arthur Laurents, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Produced, bound and issued for the original opening on Broadway on April 4, 1964 at the Majestic Theatre, where it closed after 9 performances and 12 previews.



Orange card wrappers. Title page; Musical Numbers; Cast of Characters; [1]1 - 52; [2] 1- 31; [3]1 - 36 pp. Pages and wrapper Near Fine, bound with two gold brads.



The story concerns a corrupt mayoress, an idealistic nurse, a man who may be a doctor, and various officials, patients and townspeople, all fighting to save a bankrupt town. This musical was Angela Lansbury's first stage musical role. (7906)
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