How big are Broadway playbills?
The Basic Playbill Frame is custom-made to fit all contemporary sized issues of Playbill magazine, which measure 5 and 3/8ths inches by 8 and 1/2 inches.
How do you get playbills?
Simply asking for a signed playbill (or unsigned) and including another return envelope is an easy way to get playbills. Often times however, the show will ask you to donate to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids (BC/EFA) if you’re asked to do this, I would because the charity is very deserving.
How tall is a playbill?
But unlike the Ultimate Playbill Binder, which is designed to fit only contemporary-sized Playbills measuring 5 and 3/8 inches by 8 and 1/2 inches – the standard size for almost 30 years – the Universal Playbill Binder is designed to fit issues of Playbill magazine from ALL eras, measuring up to 6 3/4″ by 9 1/4″.
How do you use a playbill binder?
The binder is easy to use and handle. Simply insert a Playbill into a sleeve, fold the flap over the top, and slip the flap under the strap on the back of the sleeve to hold it in place.
How long is a playbill?
Are there any old playbills for sale on eBay?
Old Playbills for sale of cancelled shows (like the Heathers Playbill) – Once a show has been cancelled, its now-vintage Playbills tend to immediately go up in value. Award-winning and record-breaking shows – When a show has achieved a certain level of accomplishment, its Playbill can increase in currency.
When does a theater Playbill increase in value?
Award-winning and record-breaking shows – When a show has achieved a certain level of accomplishment, its Playbill can increase in currency.
How much does a mint condition Playbill cost?
You can sell it individually, by lots of 5’s, 10’s or sell it as a whole package. Playbill sells mint condition opening night’s for $10. I have bought playbills from price ranges of $5 up to $60 for a lot of about 30 playbills. It just depends how popular they are.
Where is the best place to sell playbills?
Etsy and Webstore are popular places to sell these other than the usual auction sites. Peter Alexander from Pittsburgh on November 08, 2015: Hi- nice and interesting article- God knows I have so many as I see so many shows- would make an interesting hobby to collect playbills of plays of actors/actresses one has an interest in.
Which is the most expensive Playbill on eBay?
For those curious about the most valuable playbills available today, here are the top ten most expensive listings on ebay: Ziegfeld Theater Program Playbill Featuring the signatures of both well-known leading actors, Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier, this playbill comes in at a staggering $1555.
How old are the Broadway playbills on eBay?
A family member has asked me to sell a bunch of them for her. She used to work in different box offices of Broadway theaters and has a collection of excellent condition Playbills, that are 40-50 years-old, that she wants me to list on ebay. Any ideas if I should have a minimum amount per Playbill?
You can sell it individually, by lots of 5’s, 10’s or sell it as a whole package. Playbill sells mint condition opening night’s for $10. I have bought playbills from price ranges of $5 up to $60 for a lot of about 30 playbills. It just depends how popular they are.
What’s the value of an opening night playbill?
And how well the show did, or how good it was etc You can sell it individually, by lots of 5’s, 10’s or sell it as a whole package. Playbill sells mint condition opening night’s for $10. I have bought playbills from price ranges of $5 up to $60 for a lot of about 30 playbills. It just depends how popular they are.
