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#1

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 4:56pm

We 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!
"I will not cease from mental fight, nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land."
#2

Most 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.
"There are only two worthwhile things to leave behind when we depart this world of ours: children and art." -Sunday In The Park With George
#3

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 6:18pm

I 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.
#4

Most 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
#5

Most 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.
#7

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 7:41pm

Either my Sunday in the Park with George playbill signed by Bernadette Peters or my Gypsy playbill signed by Patti LuPone, both inscribed to me.
#9

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:03pm

My "A Little Night Music" poster signed both by Bernadette Peters and Elaine Stritch.
"Look I made a hat... where there never was a hat." "Think of how I adore you, think of how much you love me. If I were perfect for you, wouldn't you tire of me?" "Somebody, crowd me with love. Somebody, force me to care. Somebody, make me come through, I'll always be there, as frightened as you, to help us survive. Being alive. Being alive. Being alive!" "There are worse things than staring at the water as you're posing for a picture after sleeping on the ferry after getting up at seven to come over to an island in the middle of a river half an hour from the city on a Sunday!"
#10

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:18pm

My Playbill from from Alice Ripley's final performance in Next to Normal. It's signed by everyone (including understudies), except for Jennifer Damiano.
#12

Most 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.
"It's Phantom meets Hamlet... Phamlet!"

Updated On: 2/1/11 at 08:41 PM

#13

Most 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. :)
"I will not cease from mental fight, nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem in England's green and pleasant land."

Updated On: 2/1/11 at 08:48 PM

#14

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 8:50pm

I 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.
#15

Most 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.
#16

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 9:03pm

Mine 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.
#17

Most 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.
#18

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 9:46pm

I 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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#20

Most 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?
#21

Most 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.
#23

Most cherished piece of Broadway memorabilia

Posted: 2/1/11 at 10:52pm

I 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.
#24

Most 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
#25

Most 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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