Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003). The Lisbon Traviata, with Nathan Lane, original drawing 1989, printed 2020. Giclee ...

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Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003)
The Lisbon Traviata, with Nathan Lane, original drawing 1989, printed 2020
Giclee on paper
18 x 15 inches (45.7 x 38.1 cm) (sheet)
Ed. 15
Signed by Nathan Lane

Terrence McNally's play The Lisbon Traviata features two of the playwright's favorite subjects: gay relationships and Maria Callas.

Two friends and opera queens come together to listen to records, dish and generally forget about how their lives are falling apart. The show's title comes from an actual unauthorized amateur recording made by a cast member of a 1958 production of La Traviata during a live performance at the Teatro Nacional de São Carlos in Lisbon. The production starred opera diva Maria Callas and the incredibly rare copies of the recording have become collectors' items among opera fans around the world.

The Lisbon Traviata played Off-Broadway from May 23, 1989, until January 28, 1990 and starred Nathan Lane, earning him Lucille Lortel and Drama Desk Awards for Best Actor.

This sketch by legendary artist Al Hirschfeld features Lane as Mendy. It was first published in The New York Times' Friday theater column on November 10, 1989.

This giclée, part of an extremely limited edition, is printed on 15" x 18" hot press paper and has been generously autographed by Lane, now a three-time Tony Award winner.

The edition is numbered, includes the official Hirschfeld Foundation embossed seal and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity directly from the Al Hirschfeld Foundation.
Proceeds to Benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and The Al Hirschfeld Foundation.

More information about Al Hirschfeld. See also: Hirschfeld, Al, Albert Hirschfeld Artist.

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