DONALD SADDLER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER DOUBLE SIGNED 1993 - HFSID 297986

DONALD SADLER
The Broadway star signs his name on this handwritten letter on a holiday card, detailing his plans to choreograph a new production of My Fair Lady
Autograph Letter Double Signed: "Donald Saddler", and "Donald", 5½x4 card with printed wreath and season's greetings. Signed in ink with full name below the printed message, and with his first name at the end of the letter. No place, December 1983. To Frank and Wegie McGlinn, in full: "What a great holiday greeting from the McGlinn's. The season has begun now! You all look great. I start rehearsal for a new version of 'My Fair Lady' with Richard Chamberlain (looking for Eliza) this month. I will choreograph, and a brilliant English director, Howard Davies, is directing. It will tour April - Oct. and come into N. Y. Nov '93. Hope it goes to Philly - My love to you all & many blessings in '93 to you." American dancer, choreographer and theater director Donald Saddler (1920-2014) was an original member of the American Ballet Theatre, performing Giselle, The Firebird and other works. After returning from World War II, he moved to Broadway, where his dance performances included High Button Shoes (1947). His first role as a choreographer won him a Tony in 1953 for Wonderful Town, and he would win another for No, No Nanette (1971). His film choreography included Wonderful Town (1953). The projected revival of My Fair Lady was a success, opening in New York on December 9, 1993, and running for 165 performances. An Eliza was found, Melissa Errico, who earned a Drama Desk award nomination for the role. Philadelphian Frank McGlinn was a major patron of the theatre arts. Edges toned. Fine condition.