What are the most valuable Playbills?
The most important value of any collectible is the personal value it is for its owner but there are certainly some playbills with more universal appeal than others. Before 1940: Dracula; Romeo & Juliet; Porgy and Bess; Hamlet; and Madame Butterfly are among some of the most collected playbills from this era.
Do old playbills have any value?
First-runs – Playbills of the first run of any show are generally more valuable for Playbills for later runs of the same show. Old Playbills for sale of cancelled shows (like the Heathers Playbill) – Once a show has been cancelled, its now-vintage Playbills tend to immediately go up in value.
What is the best Broadway show of all time?
Top Ten Best Broadway Shows Ever Made
- Hamilton. The story of the man on the ten dollar bill has been Broadway’s number one smash hit since its release.
- The Producers.
- The Phantom of the Opera.
- The Book of Mormon.
- Les Miserables.
- West Side Story.
- Wicked.
- Kinky Boots.
Who is the best Broadway actress of all time?
Top 10 Legendary Female Broadway Stars
- #8: Audra McDonald.
- #7: Kristin Chenoweth.
- #6: Patti LuPone.
- #5: Ethel Merman.
- #4: Liza Minnelli.
- #3: Julie Andrews.
- #2: Barbra Streisand.
- #1: Chita Rivera.
How much does a playbill cost?
How much does it cost? Setting up and sharing your Playbill using PLAYBILLder is free of charge. But in order to print your Playbill, there will be $70.00 trademark licensing fee (new price as of April 8, 2019) to generate a PDF.
Why do people keep Playbills?
They are often collected and stored in their dozens by admiring fans of shows and are kept as souvenirs. In Broadway however, playbills are given out at each performance to show the cast and creative team.
What is the number 1 musical in the world?
The Lion King
Worldwide revenue
| Rank | Musical | Debut year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lion King | 1997 |
| 2 | The Phantom of the Opera | 1986 |
| 3 | Mamma Mia! | 1999 |
| 4 | Cats | 1981 |
Who is considered the queen of Broadway?
The term “Broadway royalty” has been used for a number of well known performers, but there is one clear and undisputed queen of them all: Bernadette Peters.