Mar 18, 2026 10:00 EST

Stage & Screen Featuring The Estate of Charles Strouse & Barbara Siman

 
Lot 232
 

232

The poster-sized invitation to the opening of Studio 54 with other ephemera

STUDIO 54

The poster-sized invitation to the opening of Studio 54 with other ephemera. The opening night invitation to Studio 54 on April 26th, 1977 was mailed to invitees in the form of a large poster printed in gold and silver, 24 x 18 issues, folded as issued, with usual signs of wear. Together with a drink ticket, a membership card signed Don Mashburn, and a folding pop-up invitation for Studio 54's New Year's Eve party, on December 31st, 1979.

Rare, early, and original materials from the greatest party New York City has ever known.

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$1,200 - $1,800
 

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STUDIO 54

The poster-sized invitation to the opening of Studio 54 with other ephemera. The opening night invitation to Studio 54 on April 26th, 1977 was mailed to invitees in the form of a large poster printed in gold and silver, 24 x 18 issues, folded as issued, with usual signs of wear. Together with a drink ticket, a membership card signed Don Mashburn, and a folding pop-up invitation for Studio 54's New Year's Eve party, on December 31st, 1979.

Rare, early, and original materials from the greatest party New York City has ever known.


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Auction: Stage & Screen Featuring The Estate of Charles Strouse & Barbara Siman, Mar 18, 2026

  • Auction of the Estate of Composer Charles Strouse & Choreographer Barbara Siman on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10am

  • Memorabilia, Artwork, Furniture, Decorations, Books and More from Their Manhattan Apartment

  • Featured Section of the March 18 Stage & Screen Auction

NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is honored to auction the Estate of the legendary Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning composer Charles Strouse and his wife choreographer Barbara Siman. This landmark sale will be offered as a featured section of the Stage & Screen auction on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10am. Showcased will be memorabilia, artwork, furniture, decorations, books and more from the couple's Manhattan apartment, as well as Strouse's antique Steinway piano.

Over his 50-year career Charles Strouse wrote the music for such iconic musical theater hits as Bye Bye Birdie, Applause and Annie, as well as the theme song for the classic sitcom All in the Family ("Those Were the Days"). Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin's partnership on Annie produced one of Broadway's most successful scores ever. "Tomorrow" and other songs from the production have since become enduring American musical standards admired by generations. Read More

Stage & Screen
Property from the Estate of Charles Stouse & Barbara Siman is offered as a featured section of the Stage & Screen auction celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance. Read More

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