Richard III (1979)

This is an exceptional piece of theatrical history: an original, official Playbill from the Broadway production of William Shakespeare's Richard III, starring Al Pacino at the Cort Theatre. As an authentic artifact documenting one of the most high-profile Shakespearean performances in recent Broadway history, this program serves as a significant archive for collectors of American stage legend.

Key Features

• Elite Broadway Lineage & Elite Principal Cast: The billing page documents a powerhouse cast headed by Academy Award winner Al Pacino in the title role, supported by an extensive ensemble including Penelope Allen, Paul Benedict, Richard Bright, Larry Bryggman, Dominic Chianese, J. T. Walsh, and Max Wright.

• Precise Production & Operational Parameters:

  • Venue: The Cort Theatre, New York.

  • Creative Powerhouses: Formally credits a specialized creative team including director David Wheeler, scenic designer Tony Straiges, and costume designer Jeanne Button.

• Official Corporate Partnerships: Features institutional validation by The Shubert Organization and Victor Potamkin, acknowledging the production as a Shubert Organization-affiliated event.

• Absolute Institutional Verification: Features the classic, recognizable Playbill yellow-banner branding on the cover, paired with the stark, bold graphic treatment of Pacino’s visage.

Archival Condition

This rare artifact from this iconic production era is preserved in excellent, investment-grade collector condition:

• Paper Stock & Ink: The high-contrast black-and-white cover retains its original structural integrity, with the yellow header remaining vibrant.

• Structural Alignment: Spine and bindings are perfectly intact; internal cast pages and creative team biographies are clean, square, and well-preserved.

• Data-Confidentiality & Filing: Standard theater program edges with no handling creases or administrative notations, reflecting high-quality preservation.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that the descriptive data and typographical markers mapped in this listing correspond precisely to the exact vintage physical program you will receive. As a scarce, authentic artifact documenting this monumental production, the subtle character of the theater-distributed paper stock is unique to this individual piece of theater lore.