Saint Subber (3 results)

Nicknamed "Saint," this American producer won a Tony Award for "Kiss Me, Kate" (Broadway, 1948-51), which he created, and was oftnominated for other productions, seven of which he did with Neil Simon. Huge, bold "Saint-Subber" in black fineline on a heavy stock 5" X 3" card, n.p., dated by him at upper right 16 October 1969. Fine. With original envelope. Surprisingly scarce.

Condition: Good. Tls. .18.6 x 21.5cm.In 1971, Arnold Saint Subber produced or supervised the production of several plays and their film adaptations, most notably "The Prisoner of Second Avenue," which opened in November 1971 and won the Tony Award for Best Play. He also supervised the production of the stage play "The Gingerbread Lady," which closed in May 1971, and was involved in the 1971 film adaptation of his 1968 play, "Plaza Suite".Arnold Saint-Subber ( brief typed note saying "Somehow I came out of this play growing up or understanding the real values in life. One of those values is the feeling of friendship and affection that came with your opening night telegram", 17 November 1971);.Arnold Saint Subber was born on February 18, 1918 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is known for Kiss Me Kate (1953), Barefoot in the Park (1967) and The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960). He died on April 19, 1994 in Berkeley, California, USA.Provenance: Estate of Alan Jay Lerner, (1918-1986):.Alan Jay Lerner is celebrated for his enduring and engaging contributions to musical theater, including 'My Fair Lady', 'Camelot', and 'Paint Your Wagon', among many others. His work is remembered for its distinctive blend of emotional depth and charm, which led to the creation of some of the most significant works in musical theater for both stage and screen.Over the course of four decades, Lerner rubbed shoulders with some of the world's most iconic figures, many of whom became confidants and pen pals.

Condition: Very Good. New York: Saint Subber / Studio Duplication Service, 1969. First Edition. Quarto; original buff printed post-bound card wrappers; 35,28,26ll. printed mimeograph from typescript. Moderate wear to wrapper edges with old indentation from removed paper clip at top edge of upper cover, light soil, else Very Good and sound. Original working stage play to the 1969 Broadway production, inscribed and signed on title page by the playwright Neil Simon, the director Robert Moore, and the producer Saint Subber: "Without you Jessica it wouldn't have come out this way / Saint Subber"; "Dear Jessica / Thank you for your help / Bob Moore"; "To Jessica / Affectionately / Neil Simon." Most likely inscribed to Jessica Levy, the production's casting director. Offered with eight glossy stills from the original production, five of which sport the rubber-stamp of Friedman-Abeles to verso. Simon's sexy comic hit ran on Broadway for 706 performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre starring James Coco, Linda Lavin, and Doris Roberts. The play was later adapted into the 1972 film of the same title directed by Gene Saks and starring Alan Arkin.