[South Pacific] Pinza, Ezio. (1892 - 1957). Collection of Signed Photographs from Original Production. A rare collection of thirteen original signed 8 x 10 inch photographs from the stars of the show's historic first run at the Majestic Theatre, which began in 1949. All photographs in very fine condition, inscribed as noted individually, some referencing the production with quotations, role names etc.

Mary Martin, Tony Award winning star and creator of Nellie Forbush (also of Maria in The Sound of Music). "To Eileen Gardia with all best wishes for your happiness, Mary Martin."

Ezio Pinza, great Italian Basso who was creator of the role of Emile De Beque. "To Eileen Gardia with warmest wishes, Ezio Pinza."

Juanita Hall, American actress who played Bloody Mary in the original stage and screen version and who was the first African-American to win a Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress. "To Eileen, 'Talk Happy all the time' Sincerely, Juanita Hall."

Myron McCormick, American actor who was the only cast member to remain with the show for all 1,925 performances. and who won a 1950 Tony Award for his portrayal of sailor Luther Billis. "To Eileen, Best Wishes, Myron McCormick."

William Tabbert, American actor who created the role of Lt. Joseph Cable. "To Eileen - with all best wishes for a very happy New Year in 1950 and many many more happy years to follow. Always and most sincerely your friend, Bill Tabbert 'Lt.Cable' - 'South Pacific' Dec. 31st 1949 - NYC."

Henry Slate, American actor who created the role of Stewpot. "To Eileen, My very best, Henry 'Stewpot' Slate."

Dickinson Eastham, American actor who created the role of Seabee Richard West. "Eileen, Very Best Wishes Dick Eastham."

Martha Wright, American Actress who played Nellie Forbush 1951–54, taking over the role from Mary Martin and playing it for 1,047 performances. "To Eileen, Very Sincerely Martha Wright."

George Britton, American singer who took over the role of Emile de Becque in January 1952, remaining until the show closed in January 1954. "To Eileen, with the very best wishes for everything she'll ever want. Sincerely, George Britton."

Roger Rico, the Paris Opera basso who replaced Pinza 2 years into the original Broadway run - the first Frenchman to sing the role of Emile de Beque. "To Eileen Gardia, Roger Rico NYC 1951."

Ray Middleton, American actor who played Emile de Becque from 1949 - 1954 on the off-nights of Pinza and Rico. "Best Wishes Eileen from Ray Middleton."

Sandra Deel, American actress who played Nellie Forbush from 1949 - 1954 on the off-nights of Martin and Wright and who later reprised the role in the first "revival," the 1955 NYC Light Opera Production. "To Eileen, Sincerest Wishes, Sandra Deel."

Irma Sandrey, ballerina who was a soloist in The New York City Ballet and The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo before leaving to take over the role of Liat in South Pacific in 1951. ""To Eileen Gardia with all best wishes Sincerely Irma Sandre."