Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
#1Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 4:56pmWe all have that one really special piece of Broadway or theatre memorabilia - I would love to hear about yours and the story behind why it's so special to you!
#2Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 5:37pm
Hmm...
Probably the mock-up title card for ANYONE CAN WHISTLE (at the time, titled SIDE SHOW). It's really unique, I paid $3 for it, and I found it at a really awesome theatre festival after having won awards earlier that afternoon. I framed it and hung it in my room, and I will continually refuse to give it away.
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showchoirguy
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/10
#2Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 6:18pmI have a vinyl record of the Original Broadway cast of Oklahoma, which is amazing and which I have framed. I also have a window card to Rent, which I love because it's my favorite show ever.
#3Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 6:24pm
I bought the tea tray from THE SEAFARER at the Broadway Flea Market a few years ago. It's the one from the production, and is signed by each of the 5 cast members
It was frightfully expensive, but every time I look at it I can see Sharky carrying tea in for Ivan, or tidying up the livingroom and using it to carry empty beer cans
It makes me smile every day
You don't go to the dragon without a present - Mark Rylance
#4Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 7:33pm
A large poster from a charity tribute to Mary Martin ("Our Hearts Belong to Mary") held at the Shubert Theater in New York in 1985.
The poster is signed by Mary Martin.
#5Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 7:37pm
A roll of Urinetown toilet paper signed by the replacement cast.
Faced with these Loreleis, what man can moralize!
#6Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 7:41pmEither my Sunday in the Park with George playbill signed by Bernadette Peters or my Gypsy playbill signed by Patti LuPone, both inscribed to me.
#7Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 7:51pmMy 'Next to Normal' windowcard signed by the entire closing cast, including understudies.
#8Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:03pmMy "A Little Night Music" poster signed both by Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch.
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#9Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:18pmMy Playbill from from Alice Ripley's final performance in Next to Normal. It's signed by everyone (including understudies), except for Jennifer Damiano.
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#10Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:20pmMy OBC Chorus Line playbill signed (and personalized) by Donna McKechnie.
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Cape Twirl of Doom
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/05
#11Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:41pm
I have a hand-written first draft of one of the songs from SIDE SHOW that includes a note from Bill Russell.
I also have the sketch of Dot that Daniel Evans drew on stage every night in the revival of SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, signed by Evans.
They're special to me because they are unique items and are from two of my absolute favorite shows.
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Updated On: 2/1/11 at 08:41 PM
#12Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:48pm
I love all of these! :) Especially the Side Show draft...that's so cool.
My Next to Normal libretto is signed by 14 cast members, Tom Kitt, and Brian Yorkey (inscribed to me!). I will cherish it until time ends. I also have a music box signed by Marin and Alice which is special to me, but the libretto is probably my most prized possession. (Next to Normal changed my life in the most positive ways, making any piece of that experience incredibly significant to me).
And I have a My Fair Lady vinyl that is hanging in my dad's house and it makes me smile whenever I look at it. :)
#13Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:50pmI have a few things that are special to me. From NEXT FALL, I have the "ass photo" and one of the Rothko's that hung in the waiting room, a signed CHORUS LINE program from The Public signed by Donna & Marvin, Richard O'Brien signed ROCKY HORROR windowcard and a whole lot mote I can't think of now.
sally1112
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#14Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:57pm
When I saw LuPone's Gypsy front row center, perhaps the greatest moment in my life, after she tore up the note from Baby Jane at the end of act 1, I grabbed a piece of it during intermission.
Side note: She also touched my knee for balance when she walked up the little staircase at the front of the stage when she took the stage from the audience in the opening.
#15Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 9:03pmMine would have to be either my original production of A Little Night Music opening night playbill signed by Stephen Sondheim or my entire OBC signed Spring Awakening poster.
#16Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 9:37pm$3.00 huge poster of Orig. FOLLIES (from a tchotchka store at 48th/Bway - 1971), finally signed 30 yrs. later by Mr. Sondheim on March 22, 2001:"DEAR E- "W"ERE STILL HERE!!" (during FOLLIES Revival at the Belasco Theatre). Had a chance to chat with him, and found out exactly where that "bathysphere" lyric in "I'm still here" came from. Clue: 1939. Lovely, humble man - had a coupla drinks at Cafe 123 once w/him.
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#17Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 9:46pmI also have a misprinted mini-poster for THE WIZ where it claims to be going to the Broadway instead of the Majestic.
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morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#18Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 9:53pm
Costume from original production of ACL.
morosco
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/10/04
#19Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 9:57pm
I also have a misprinted mini-poster for THE WIZ where it claims to be going to the Broadway instead of the Majestic.
It did move to The Broadway Theatre after originating at The Majestic didn't it?
Orangesaretuesdays
Stand-by Joined: 10/8/10
#20Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 10:06pm
Probably any of my in the heights memorabilia.
Signed Cast Recording and signed 2007 demo
Numerous playbills but most of all memories of the times I saw that show.
#21Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 10:48pmA collectible paper doll of Patti LuPone as Evita, autographed by Patti.
#22Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 10:52pmI have the original cast recording of Damn Yankees on vinyl that I got from my grandma. She got a lot of vinyl at flea markets lately. I should really go to one.
#23Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 11:04pm
Into the Woods record signed by Bernadette Peters and Joanna Gleason
Sweeney Todd revival t-shirt signed by Michael Cerveris, Patti LuPone, and John Doyle
husk_charmer
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#24Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia
Posted: 2/1/11 at 11:25pm
morosco-
YOu're right. I meant Winter Garden. Gypsy extended it's run, and The Wiz took the Majestic away from Mack and Mabel.
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