Garland, Judy. (1922–1969) . Signed 1951 Palace Theatre Program.
Original RKO Palace Theatre program, week beginning Monday, December 10, 1951. 20 pp. Signed and inscribed in blue ink on the cover by the noted Hollywood actress and singer, "For Paul -/ Best Wishes / Sincerely / Judy Garland." Slight toning around the edges, else fine. 6.5 x 9 inches; 16.7 x 23 cm.
From 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.
The Palace Theatre on Broadway and 47th St. was built in 1913, presenting vaudeville, concerts, and other special events until 1966, when it became home to legitimate musicals and plays. Garland's first appearance there, in 1951, was a massive success; though she was only scheduled to play the Palace for four weeks, she ended up staying for nineteen.
Garland, Judy. (1922–1969) . Signed 1951 Palace Theatre Program.
Original RKO Palace Theatre program, week beginning Monday, December 10, 1951. 20 pp. Signed and inscribed in blue ink on the cover by the noted Hollywood actress and singer, "For Paul -/ Best Wishes / Sincerely / Judy Garland." Slight toning around the edges, else fine. 6.5 x 9 inches; 16.7 x 23 cm.
From 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.
The Palace Theatre on Broadway and 47th St. was built in 1913, presenting vaudeville, concerts, and other special events until 1966, when it became home to legitimate musicals and plays. Garland's first appearance there, in 1951, was a massive success; though she was only scheduled to play the Palace for four weeks, she ended up staying for nineteen.