The New York Times book of Broadway: on the aisle for the unforgettable plays of the last century

Ben Brantley relives unforgettable Broadway and off-Broadway moments. Witness the night a star was born, a director's brilliant debut, a play that broke new ground, a musical that redefined the genre, and even a terrible play that ran for years. This entertaining, essential volume for anyone wh...

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Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York St. Martin's Press 2001
Edition:1st ed.
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Summary:Ben Brantley relives unforgettable Broadway and off-Broadway moments. Witness the night a star was born, a director's brilliant debut, a play that broke new ground, a musical that redefined the genre, and even a terrible play that ran for years. This entertaining, essential volume for anyone who loves Broadway will include a foreword from a major actor, a full introduction by Ben Brantley, drama critic of The Times, and his choice of 100 other most important plays of the twentieth century. Each of the best 100 will include the full, original New York Times review by the critic of the day. Cast boxes, lavish photos and statistics about the productions will complete this authoritative volume about classic Broadway theater.
Physical Description:xix, 268 p. ill. : 24 cm
ISBN:031228411X

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