{"product_id":"20889-smith-maggie-haymer-johnny-hayes-billie-haynes-tiger-sani-amru-connell-jane-jones-t-c-leonard-sillman-s-new-faces-of-1956-signed-program-including-the-22-year-old-maggie-smith","title":"Smith, Maggie. (1934-2024) \u0026 Haymer, Johnny. \u0026 Hayes, Billie.\u0026 Haynes, Tiger. \u0026 Sani, Amru. \u0026 Connell, Jane.  \u0026 Jones, T. C. \"Leonard Sillman's New Faces of 1956\" - Signed Program, including the 22-year-old Maggie Smith!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eSigned \u003ci\u003eOn Stage\u003c\/i\u003e program for \u003ci\u003eLeonard Sillman's New Faces of 1956: A New Musical Revue\u003c\/i\u003e, at the Shubert Theatre, Boston, dated the week of June 4, 1956 and signed most notably by a 22 year-old Maggie Smith, as well as by Jane Connell, Tiger Haynes, Johnny Haymer, T.C. Jones, and Amru Sani.  16 pp.  In fine condition.  6.5 x 9 inches (16.5 x 22.9 cm.).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe late British actress known for her wit in both comedic and dramatic roles, had an extensive career on stage and screen over seven decades and was one of Britain's most recognisable and prolific actresses. She received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, five BAFTA Awards, four Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for six Olivier Awards. Smith is one of the few performers to earn the Triple Crown of Acting. Smith began her stage career as a student, performing at the Oxford Playhouse in 1952, and made her professional debut on Broadway in this show, the New Faces of '56.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProducer Leonard Sillman's (1908-1982) claim to fame was a concept that he developed at the Pasadena Playhouse in 1933 and brought to Broadway in 1934 as \u003ci\u003eNew Faces\u003c\/i\u003e. The idea was just that; round up some young (and eager to work for bare-minimum-or-less) actors and give them something to do.  Sillman's \u003ci\u003eNew Faces of 1956 \u003c\/i\u003ehad some especially bright New Faces, including the very young Maggie Smith, Jane Connell, Virginia Martin, John Reardon, and Inga Swenson - quite a group - and also included Tiger Haynes and Billie Hayes, as well as Bombay-native Amru Sani who had some dreary material including a song about life back in the Sultan's harem.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFrom the collection 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46093763510431,"sku":"20889","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/4826\/7423\/files\/Smith_Maggie_Signed_Program_20889.jpg?v=1722190183","url":"https:\/\/www.schubertiademusic.com\/products\/20889-smith-maggie-haymer-johnny-hayes-billie-haynes-tiger-sani-amru-connell-jane-jones-t-c-leonard-sillman-s-new-faces-of-1956-signed-program-including-the-22-year-old-maggie-smith","provider":"Schubertiade Music and Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}