Broadway & Hollywood: Costumes designed by Irene Sharaff

Bestseller #1 Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • ASIN: 0442275277
  • ISBN: 0442275277
  • Manufacturer: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co
  • This remarkable account of Irene Sharaff's star-studded career leads readers backstage and into the dressing rooms of a dazzling array of such stage and screen notables as Gypsy Rose Lee, Judy Garland, Yul Brynner, Elizabeth Taylor, Rex Harrison, Gertrude Lawrence, Gene Kelly, Barbra Stresisand, and many others. Presented here are Miss Sharaff's personal and professional notes on her apprenticeship to Aline Bernstein and first steps for Broadway in the thirties and Hollywood in 1942, and on the training of eye, mind, and hand in the metier of costume designing -- from drawing board to choosing materials, from fittings to the final results. Especially interesting are her comments on the contrast between designing for the stage and for films, particularly in the handlding of color for the two different mediums, and on the relationship of designing for entertainment and for the world of fashion. Full-color and black-and-white illustrations include reproductions of Miss Sharaff's working sketches, costumes, test stills, and photographs taken on the set and on location. Miss Sharaff's working sketches, professional notes, and keen observations will fascinate not only designers, but als... [Read More]


    Flower Drum Song

    Bestseller #2 Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • UPC: 025192184123
  • ASIN: B00E3QJ81O
  • Brand: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
  • Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
  • Nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Music, this romantic comedy tells the story of a young Chinese girl who travels to the United States as part of an arranged marriage and discovers a new and modern world. Featuring an all-new digitally remastered picture, 5.1 Surround Sound, never-before-seen bonus materials, and timeless musical numbers such as "I Enjoy Being a Girl," Flower Drum Song is a lavish song and dance extravaganza.


    Barbra Streisand"FUNNY GIRL" Sydney Chaplin/Kay Medford/Jule Styne 1964 Broadway Playbill

    Bestseller #3 Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • ASIN: B00UY1476I
  • I'm currently listing a large number of playbills representing some of the most memorable Broadway performances of the 1950's and 1960's ......... This is a beautiful August 1964 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the JULE STYNE and BOB MERRILL musical comedy hit "FUNNY GIRL" which played the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. (The production opened March 26th, 1964 and ran for 1348 performances.) ..... The musical marked the first starring role for BARBRA STREISAND as "Fanny Brice" and also starred SYDNEY CHAPLIN as "Nick Arnstein". Featured in the cast were KAY MEDFORD, DANNY MEEHAN, PAULA LAURENCE, ALAN MANSON, JOSEPH MACAULAY, BUZZ MILLER, GEORGE REEDER and ROYCE WALLACE ..... CREDITS: Music by JULE STYNE ("Gypsy", "Darling of the Day", "Do Re Mi", "Fade Out, Fade In", "Bells are Ringing", "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "Hallelujah, Baby!", "Hazel Flagg", "High Button Shoes", "Lorelei", "Subways Are For Sleeping", "Sugar", "Prettybelle" and "Two on the Aisle"); Lyrics by BOB MERRILL ("New Girl in Town", "Carnival", "Take Me Along", "Henry, Sweet Henry", "Sugar", "Breakfast at Tiffany's", "The Prince of Grand Street"); Book by ISOBEL LENNART; Sets designed by RO... [Read More]


    Yul Brynner"KING AND I" Patricia Morison/Rodgers and Hammerstein 1955 Chicago Playbill

    Bestseller #4 Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • ASIN: B00VU3JE08
  • This is a rare February 6th, 1955 "Stagebill" playbill from the Post-Broadway engagement of the RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical "THE KING AND I" at the Sam S. Shubert Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (The production opened March 29th, 1951 at the St. James Theatre in New York City and ran for 1246 performances before going on the road.) ..... The production starred YUL BRYNNER as "The King" and PATRICIA MORISON as "Anna Leonowens" and featured TERRY SAUNDERS, LEONARD GRAVES, CHARLES LAWRENCE, JOEY SANTANA, BOB HELD, DUANE CAMP, SUZANNE LAKE, PATRICK ADIARTE, DOROTHEA De ARCO, KEN REMO and LEON SHAW ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Book and Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN 2nd based on the novel "Anna and the King of Siam" by MARGARET LANDON; Sets designed by JO MIELZINER; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Choreographed by JEROME ROBBINS; Musical Direction by EMIL DENTI; Directed by JOHN VAN DRUTEN; Produced by RODGERS and HAMMERSTEIN ..... DETAILS: The sixteen page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9 1/4" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors but with the exception of th... [Read More]


    Barbara Cook"CANDIDE" Max Adrian/Irra Petina/Leonard Bernstein 1956 Broadway Playbill

    Bestseller #5 Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • ASIN: B0124SN8OA
  • This is a rare December 3rd, 1956 playbill from the opening week of the Original Broadway production of the LILLIAN HELLMAN, LEONARD BERNSTEIN and RICHARD WILBUR musical "CANDIDE" at the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City. (The production opened December 1st, 1956 and closed after only 73 performances.) ..... The musical starred MAX ADRIAN, ROBERT ROUNSEVILLE, BARBARA COOK and IRRA PETINA and featured WILLIAM OLVIS, BORIS APLON, WILLIAM CHAPMAN, LOUIS EDMONDS, JOSEPH BERNARD and MARGOT MOSER ..... CREDITS: Music by LEONARD BERNSTEIN ("On the Town", "Wonderful Town", "Candide", "Peter Pan", "West Side Story", "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue"); Book by LILLIAN HELLMAN, adapted from Voltaire's satire; Lyrics by RICHARD WILBUR; Additional Lyrics by DOROTHY PARKER and JOHN LATOUCHE; Sets designed by OLIVER SMITH; Costumes designed by IRENE SHARAFF; Directed by TYRONE GUTHRIE; Produced by ETHEL LINDER REINER in association with LESTER OSTERMAN, Jr. ..... DETAILS: The 38 page playbill measures 6 1/2" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes, list of musical numbers and bios of each of the leading actors and members of the creative team, but no cast photo... [Read More]


    Gertrude Lawrence"KING AND I" Yul Brynner/Rodgers & Hammerstein 1952 Broadway Playbill

    Bestseller #6 Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • ASIN: B00VU3Q2Y4
  • I'm currently listing a large number of playbills representing some of the most memorable Broadway performances of the 1950's and 1960's ....... This is a beautiful February 25th, 1952 playbill from the Original Broadway production of the RICHARD RODGERS and OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II musical "THE KING AND I" at the St. James Theatre in New York City. (The production opened March 29th, 1951 and ran for 1246 performances.) ..... The Tony Award winning "Best Musical" starred GERTRUDE LAWRENCE (shown in the cover photo) and featured YUL BRYNNER (Tony Award winner), DOROTHY SARNOFF, DORETTA MORROW, CHARLES FRANCIS, SANDY KENNEDY, LEONARD GRAVES, JOHN JULIANO, LEN MENCE, RONNIE LEE, LARRY DOUGLAS, ROBIN CRAVEN and BAAYORK LEE ..... Side Note: "Anna Leonowens" in "THE KING & I" was the final stage role for the legendary GERTRUDE LAWRENCE who was honored with the Tony Award for "Best Actress in a Musical". The last week in August 1952, Lawrence fainted following a matinee and was admitted to New York Presbyterian Hospital. She slipped into a coma and died on September 6th, 1952 at the age of 54 while the musical was still playing ..... CREDITS: Music by RICHARD RODGERS; Book and Lyrics by OSCAR... [Read More]


    RARE IRENE SHARAFF ALBUM PAGE SIGNED. LIFETIME COA. COSTUME DESIGNER 5AA + TONY

    Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • Price: 144 USD
  • IRENE SHARAFF - LETTER - SIGNED - 1952 - COSTUME DESIGNER - 1951 OSCAR WINNER

    Irene Sharaff Costumes

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  • Price: 375 USD
  • IRENE SHARAFF - LETTER - SIGNED - GEORGE CUKOR - COSTUME DESIGNER - AA

    Irene Sharaff Costumes

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