A Royal Swindle

New York: 101 Productions, 1967. First Draft script for an unproduced musical, with book by "John and Fran Pascal," who co-wrote the book of the 1968 musical "George M!," with Michael Stewart, music by pianist and arranger Milton Kaye, and lyrics by composer, lyricist, and performer, Michael Brown. Single annotation in manuscript pencil of "Sandy Farber" above 101 Productions on title page.

From the estate of actress Monique van Vooren.

An absurdist political comic musical taking place in 1875 Egypt at the fictitious "International Alliance for Prosperity and Perpetual Peace," a hypothetical precursor to the United Nations, set in the summer palace in Suez.

Red titled Studio Duplicating Services wrappers. Title page present, dated October, 1967, noted as FIRST DRAFT, with credits for Book by John and Fran Pascal, Music by Milton Kaye, and Lyrics by Michael Brown. 75 leaves, with last page of text numbered 2-5-26. Mimeograph duplication, rectos only. Pages Near Fine, wrapper Very Good with closed tears and chipping at extremities and splitting at spine, bound with two gold brads.

[Book #152429]