An evening with Shakespeare.
Contributors: Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.; Crawford, Joan, 1908-1977.; Amram, David.; Papp, Joseph.; Hotel Commodore (New York, N.Y.); Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1961
Language: eng
Description: "An Evening with Shakespeare," Sir John Gielgud, honorary chairman, Miss Joan Crawford, general chairman, Mrs. Alfred Strelsin, executive chairman, music composed by David Amram for Shakespearean productions, played by John Perras, flute; Henry Shuman, oboe and English horn; Marvin Fiensmith, bassoon, produced by Joseph Papp, associate producer Bernard Gersten, costume supervisor Poppy Lagodmos. For the benefit of the New York Shakespeare Festival. Includes menu and program.
Notes: Hotel Commodore, Sunday, April 23, 1961.

Title devised by Library staff.

Cast: Tom Poston, Dran Seitz, Celeste Holm, William Prince, Frances Yeend, Zero Mostel, Uta Hagen, Olga Bellin, Edith Atwater, Albert Dekker, Suzanne Bloch.

LC copy accompanied by 7 p. guest list with ca. 310 names and 2 sheets with reproductions of press clippings about N.Y. Shakespeare festival productions.

In: Richard L. Coe Theater Programs Collection (Library of Congress).