On View
Taking the Stage Gallery
Exhibition
Taking the Stage
Published by
Playbill, American, founded 1884
Used by
Neil Simon Theatre, American, founded 1927
Subject of
Carroll, Vinnette Justine, American, 1922 - 2002
Labelle, Patti, American, born 1944
Green, Al, American, born 1946
Date
1982
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 in. (21.6 x 14.3 cm)
Description
Playbill for Your Arms Too Short to Box With God. White background with yellow box at top; black box below with photograph of a robed man and woman; the woman is smiling and twirling while the man is smiling and holding up his right arm. [PLAYBILL/ALVIN THEATRE/YOUR ARMS TOO SHORT/TO BOX WITH GOD] White circular sticker on back, handwritten 1982.
Transcription Center Status
Transcription Available
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Type
theater programs
Topic
Broadway Theatre
Musical Theatre
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
Object number
2011.45.100
Restrictions & Rights
Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54e23e18d-1f67-4ee9-b519-11f13e4d3f26

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