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#1

playbill frames

This may sound like a dumb question, but how exactly do the frames from the Playbill store work? They say that you don't have to detach the cover from the Playbill, but then doesn't the weight of the Playbill deform or tear the cover? Is there a little shelf inside? Or is it just very tight and the pressure holds it in place (which I imagine wouldn't work for very long)? I wish they had a store where you could actually see what they looked like! I want to frame my signed Playbills without taking off the covers, and I can't find any other frames that would hold such a thick item. Does anyone have any other suggestions for framing intact Playbills?
"What was the name of that cheese that I like?" "you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start" "well I hope and I pray, that maybe someday, you'll walk in the room with my heart"
#2

re: playbill frames

You can see the frames that Playbill sells at Broadway New York, or Theatre Circle if you are in NY.
"Why do you care what people might say? Why try to fit into their design?" (Side Show)
#3

re: playbill frames

There are several layers of cardboard (or a similar material) frames on the inside, as well as cardboard backing. The frames sort of even it out, and the backing applies the necessary amount of pressure to keep them in place. I know I'm not explaining it well, but they really do work.
#4

re: playbill frames

honestly, i bought my frames at Walmart for like $2! they fit the playbills perfectly and look the same as more expensive frames!
#5

re: playbill frames

i do the same thing! they're like $2, you don't have to ruin the playbill, and they look really good!
#6

re: playbill frames

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions! Are the frames at Wal-Mart different from most frames? You couldn't fit an intact Playbill into most frames.
"What was the name of that cheese that I like?" "you can't run away forever...but there's nothing wrong with getting a good head start" "well I hope and I pray, that maybe someday, you'll walk in the room with my heart"
#7

re: playbill frames

ive never had to take the playbills apart to fit in the walmart frames. you just center the playbill and press the glass over the top and it snaps in. they look good too
#8

re: playbill frames

I've been collecting Playbills since 1963 and have about 3,000 of them.

Let me warn you that they turn yellow and brittle with age.

Framing them may cause mildew to develop on the inner pages.

My suggestion: pick up an extra Playbille when you leave the theater and save one in an airtight box and frame just the cover of the second one.

Perhaps someone else has a better suggestion. I just know that my
Playbills from the original productions of FUNNY GIRL, FIDDLER and my beloved HELLO, DOLLY! are getting too fragile to handle.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

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