Spiritual Songs from The Theatre Guild Production Porgy A Folk Play (Souvenir Edition)

New York: Bibo. Bloedon & Lang, 1928. Original wraps w/ graphic front by Simonson, 9.25" x 12”, 18 pp, 11 spirituals, tape to spine. SCARCE.

Porgy: A Folk Play by the Heywards is the precursor to Porgy & Bess. It was first produced by the Theatre Guild and presented October 1927 thru August 1928 at the Guild Theatre in New York City. Featuring a cast of African Americans at the insistence of its authors, a decision unusual for its time. The original production starred Frank Wilson, Evelyn Ellis, Jack Carter, and Rose McClendon. Porgy marked the Broadway directing debut of Rouben Mamoulian. Item #101552

Price: $450.00