Toni Tennille "MOTHER EARTH" Roger Ailes 1972 Broadway FLOP Preview Playbill

Description

This is a rare four-page preview playbill from the Original Broadway production of the RON THRONSON and TONI SHEARER (Toni Tennille) musical revue "MOTHER EARTH" at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. (The production played six previews beginning October 13th, 1972, officially opened
October 18th, 1972
and closed October 28th, 1972 after only twelve performances.) ..... The ensemble cast included GAIL BOGGS, FRANK T. COOMBS, KIMBERLY FARR, WILL JACOBS, CAROL KRISTY, LAURA MICHAELS, JOHN BENNETT PERRY, RICK PODELL, CHARLIE J. RODRIGUEZ and KELLY GARRETT ..... Side note: The music was written by TONI TENNILLE (her married name was Toni Shearer) and the producer was ROGER AILES (future chairman and CEO of "Fox News"). This was the only Broadway credit for both individuals .....
CREDITS: Music by TONI SHEARER; Sketches and Lyrics by RON THRONSON; Additional Material written by ROGER AILES, RAY GOLDEN, JERRY PATCH, WILLIAM BLACK and JACK MARLOWE; Sets
designed by ALAN KIMMEL;
Costumes designed by MARY McKINLEY; Musical Staging by LYNNE MORRIS; Directed by RAY GOLDEN; Produced by ROGER AILES
..... DETAILS: The four page playbill measures 5 5/8" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, scenes and musical numbers and three production photos, but no cast bios ..... CONDITION: With the exception of staple holes at the top of the cover and a fold across the middle, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any musical theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard.