DAVID HOLLIDAY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED CIRCA 1977 - HFSID 315210

DAVID HOLLIDAY
The actor writes to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, telling him of a recent acting role he was invited to
Autograph letter signed: "David", in red ink, 4x6. New York City, New York. 1977. In full: "Dear John - It happened again. After "Orsino "In" Music Is"...Nothing came along of interest til' your kind invite to the award party and also another invite to play "Gaston" in "Gigi" up in the Boston area! So it is once again that I must with regret not be with you on the 26th. Continued success and thanks - Love". David Holliday (1932-1999) was an American actor of stage fame, most well-known for his role in Man of La Mancha (1965) as the day matinee version of Don Quixote. However, this was not his only role, as he appeared in several other Broadway and off-Broadway plays, including a starring role as Tony in London's West End version of West Side Story. Stage work was truly his passion, and it showed, earning a number of nominations and wins for his work, including four wins for Carbonell Awards for Best Actor in a musical. He never made many screen or film appearances, though he did appear as Vigil Tracy in the television series Thunderbirds (1965). Sadly, Holliday passed away in 1999 from cancer. John A. Willis (1916-2010), active in Theatre World from the beginning, became its chief editor in 1965, holding that position until 2008. Willis is regarded as one of the foremost theatre and film historians of the 20th century. While producing (and presenting) the annual Theatre World Awards, Willis also served on the nominating committee for the Tony Awards. Theatre World, which received its own Tony for Excellence in Theatre in 2001, continues under chief editor Ben Hodges. Ink stamps. Corners worn and creased. Slightly soiled. Otherwise, fine condition.