THE LUNTS ON BROADWAY

The Great Sebastians [Fireside Theatre Promotional Insert, December 1956]

THE LUNTS ON BROADWAY.
An original Fireside Theatre promotional insert for The Great Sebastians, the 1956 melodramatic comedy by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, starring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne. The insert combines production photographs with a synopsis, contemporary critical reviews, and biographical features on the celebrated theatrical couple and the playwrights.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS.
+++ Format: Illustrated promotional insert, 5 × 7¼ inches.
+++ Illustrations: Black-and-white production photographs of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne with other cast members.
+++ Contents: Play synopsis, contemporary reviews, biographical features on the performers and authors, and Fireside Theatre book-club information.
+++ Date: December 1956, identified by the printed code 1956-12.

CONDITION: Near fine. Minor aging; no flaws to note.

THEATRE HISTORY: A BROADWAY PARTNERSHIP.
Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne were among the leading theatrical partnerships of the twentieth century. This contemporary promotional piece documents their appearance in The Great Sebastians and highlights the work of playwrights Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, known for successful Broadway collaborations including Life with Father and State of the Union.

GENRES: Theatre ephemera, Broadway memorabilia, promotional literature, performing arts

SUBJECTS: The Great Sebastians, Alfred Lunt, Lynn Fontanne, Howard Lindsay, Russel Crouse, Broadway theatre, Fireside Theatre, 1956 theatrical productions

Item #22594

Price: $12.00