Description: Lenny Bruce Signed Performance Agreement, 1963It's Unique, Incredible and Authentic and HERE IT IS!!! This rare historical artifact will look beautifully framed and spectacular in your home or office!It's here, an actual historical document that secured a performance of Lenny Bruce live on stage! A 1p typed document boldly signed by comedian Lenny Bruce (1925-1966) in blue ball point on cream color onion skin measuring 8.5” x 11”, Hollywood, May 9, 1963. Countersigned by Oscar Ostroff on behalf of the LeGrand Theatre. Folds, light creasing, some very minor chipping to edges, else in fine condition.A payment agreement regarding a series of performances by Bruce at the LeGrand Theatre. Bruce will receive 65% of ticket sales for the period beginning Wednesday, May 15th through Sunday, May 19th, 1963. “The price of admission shall be $3.50 per person per show” and “includes one free drink to each customer provided by the theater at no extra cost to Mr. Bruce.” The agreement also specifies Bruce’s contribution to advertising expenses, staff, sound equipment, and more. About the Legendary ComedianLenny Bruce revolutionized American comedy, by his transgressive interrogation of taboo issues like sex, race, religion, and society, and also by his use of unedited language. Bruce pushed the envelope of humor, beyond societal norms. And by so doing, also pushed against the boundaries of socially and legally acceptable public behavior. As such, he is now known as a champion of free speech. Bruce was arrested 15 times in two years, mostly on obscenity charges. The entertainer was blacklisted and facing bankruptcy when he died of an accidental morphine overdose at the age of 40 in 1966. On December 23, 2003, 37 years after Bruce's death, New York Governor George Pataki granted Bruce a posthumous pardon for his obscenity conviction. Don't you wish we had more Lenny Bruce's today? They are certainly needed!Certified; This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. I offer the finest in shipping. This rare item mails by USPS insured and professionally packaged. This historical documents is sent to you with the added bonus of all mailing and insurance costs, are completely complimentary!
Price: 1480 USD
Location: Felton, California
End Time: 2024-01-15T21:08:55.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Music
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: John Reznikoff
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
