Nov 14, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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The Stage Manager's annotated script for the first production of Zorba
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Zorba. New York: circa August 1968. Stage manager James Bronson's script with his name penciled on the title page, with numerous replaced leaves and taped-over sections, pencil and ink annotations and corrections throughout, appears substantially complete but with hiatuses in the page count, annotated cast and crew list at front, a stage diagram for the opening and finale tipped-in at front, all housed in a black cloth binder. Signature and other pencil notations to title, toning or old dampstain to page extremities and corners, hiatuses in page numbering as noted and completeness not fully verified, some old tape lifting, other wear from handling and use.
The original production of Zorba opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on November 16, 1968 and ran for 305 performances with Hal Prince as Director. Nominated for eight Tonys, only Boris Aronson won for Best Scenic Design, but Zorba took all three Drama Desk Awards for which it was nominated including Outstanding Lyrics, Set, and Costume Design.
James Lord Bronson (1921-1988) was the production/stage manager for the opening run of many legendary Broadway shows including: Stephen Sondheim’s Gypsy at the Broadway and Imperial Theatres, 1959 to 1962, with Ethel Merman and Jack Klugman; A Family Affair at the Billy Rose Theatre, 1962, with Shelley Berman; Stephen Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Alvin, Mark Hellinger and Majestic Theatres, 1962-1964, with Zero Mostel, David Burns and John Carradine; Fiddler on the Roof at the Imperial, Majestic and Broadway Theatres, 1964-1972; Zorba at the Imperial, 1968-1969; Cabaret with Zero Mostel and Beatrice Arthur at the Broadhurst, Imperial and Broadway Theatres, 1966-1969; and Stephen Sondheim’s Company at the Alvin Theatre, 1970.
Sold for $1,408
Estimated at $800 - $1,200
Includes Buyer's Premium
[KANDER and EBB]
Zorba. New York: circa August 1968. Stage manager James Bronson's script with his name penciled on the title page, with numerous replaced leaves and taped-over sections, pencil and ink annotations and corrections throughout, appears substantially complete but with hiatuses in the page count, annotated cast and crew list at front, a stage diagram for the opening and finale tipped-in at front, all housed in a black cloth binder. Signature and other pencil notations to title, toning or old dampstain to page extremities and corners, hiatuses in page numbering as noted and completeness not fully verified, some old tape lifting, other wear from handling and use.
The original production of Zorba opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on November 16, 1968 and ran for 305 performances with Hal Prince as Director. Nominated for eight Tonys, only Boris Aronson won for Best Scenic Design, but Zorba took all three Drama Desk Awards for which it was nominated including Outstanding Lyrics, Set, and Costume Design.
James Lord Bronson (1921-1988) was the production/stage manager for the opening run of many legendary Broadway shows including: Stephen Sondheim’s Gypsy at the Broadway and Imperial Theatres, 1959 to 1962, with Ethel Merman and Jack Klugman; A Family Affair at the Billy Rose Theatre, 1962, with Shelley Berman; Stephen Sondheim’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum at the Alvin, Mark Hellinger and Majestic Theatres, 1962-1964, with Zero Mostel, David Burns and John Carradine; Fiddler on the Roof at the Imperial, Majestic and Broadway Theatres, 1964-1972; Zorba at the Imperial, 1968-1969; Cabaret with Zero Mostel and Beatrice Arthur at the Broadhurst, Imperial and Broadway Theatres, 1966-1969; and Stephen Sondheim’s Company at the Alvin Theatre, 1970.
Auction: Stage & Screen, Nov 14, 2024
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Archive of Grace Letters Tops $165K at Stage & Screen Auction on November 14, 2024
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Memorabilia, Autographs, Artwork & Photographs of the Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Fans and collectors from around the world convered at Doyle November 14, 2024 for the popular Stage & Screen auction. Held in collaboration with the Entertainment Community Fund, Stage & Screen offered artwork, memorabilia, autographs and photographs celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance.
Archive of Grace Kelly Letters Achieves $165,600!
In 1949, twenty year old Grace Kelly moved into the Barbizon Hotel for Women in Manhattan, seeking out Broadway auditions and paying modeling gigs. In 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco in one the greatest fairy tale weddings the world had ever seen. In the years between, Kelly starred in stylish Alfred Hitchcock films such as Rear Window and To Catch a Thief and won an Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl. In that first year in New York City, Grace Kelly met Prudence Wise who became a life long friend, personal secretary, and frequent correspondent. Offered is the largest known group of signed handwritten and typed letters, notes, personal photographs of Kelly and her children, and ephemera to come to market. The archive traces Grace Kelly’s remarkable journey from New York to Hollywood to Monaco in her own words in this substantial group of unpublished letters. View Lot
The Estate of Jerry Herman (Lots 142 - 255)
Doyle was honored to auction property from the Estate of Jerry Herman, the legendary composer/lyricist of such iconic musicals as Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Read More
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee (Lots 301 - 453)
Doyle was MADly excited to auction property from the Personal Collection of the legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee renowned for his groundbreaking work in MAD Magazine. The Collection will be auctioned on Friday, November 15. Read More
The Entertainment Community Fund
Recognizing the importance of the performing arts to the fabric of New York, Doyle is proud to donate 10% of our profit from this auction to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For further information on the Entertainment Community Fund, visit EntertainmentCommunity.org
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Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
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Memorabilia: Peter Costanzo, 212-427-4141, ext 248, Peter.Costanzo@Doyle.com
Artwork: Milan Tessler, 212-427-4141, ext 266, paintings@Doyle.com
