by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Entertainment, Theater Memorabilia, Props & Wardrobe
Collectors of theatrical events seek props and wardrobe items as long as the items have historical significance. The play or musical must be important to the development of theater in some way – first or last performance of a long-running play, used or worn by an understudy who went on to greater fame in starring roles, or the item has achieved iconic status (Tevye’s prayer shawl). Because props and wardrobe are items that get used on stage, condition is not much of a factor in determining their value.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Entertainment, Theater Memorabilia, Posters
Posters, like other printed promotional material, has value to collectors if the play or the actors or production staff are famous. The poster must be in pristine condition, and original. Reproductions and posters released for revivals have diminished value. Autographed posters can generate excitement under the right combination of conditions.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Entertainment, Playbills, Theater Memorabilia
Playbills from opening and closing nights of important plays have an audience. The condition of the item is important, so care should be taken to preserve it. In addition, autographed playbills, especially if the signers are famous actors or directors from the play itself, are considered highly valuable and are pursued by collectors.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Entertainment, Photographs , Theater Memorabilia
Photographs of actors performing in stage plays provide the same interest as do photographs of movie stars, television performers, and musicians. The condition of the photograph is important, as is whether or not it has been autographed. If it is autographed, verification that the autograph is original and not a reproduction, is crucial to the interest it will generate.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Entertainment, Merchandise & Promotional , Theater Memorabilia
Merchandise and other promotional material from theater productions is rather limited because of their scarcity. Posters, in mint condition and for historically significant productions, or by well-known artists, are coveted. Disney memorabilia from its Broadway productions holds a steady value – not because it has a theatrical tie-in, but because Disney items are among the most collectable of all memorabilia.
by admin | Aug 19, 2016 | Entertainment, Ads, Flyers Brochures, Theater Memorabilia
Depending on the significance of the production, or who is involved in the production, promotional material such as ads, flyers, and brochures are sought by collectors. Autographed items have a greater cachet than unsigned, and original material is preferred over that produced for revivals. Promotional material for theatrical events that won awards have greater value than those that did not.
