Harris, Andrew B. 1944-

Broadway theatre / Andrew B. Harris. - London ; New York : Routledge, 1994. - xiii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Theatre production studies .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-165) and index.

Chapter 1 CURTAINS UP!; Chapter 2 CHANGES IN THE ROAD; Chapter 3 YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU; Chapter 4 DEATH OF A SALESMAN; Chapter 5 CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF; Chapter 6 WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?; Chapter 7 AMERICAN BUFFALO; Chapter 8 BROADWAY BOUND; Chapter 9 ANOTHER OPENING; APPENDIX: CALENDAR OF PRODUCTIONS; NOTES; SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY; BROADWAY THEATRE ON VIDEOINDEX;

'Broadway' has been the stuff of theatrical legends for generations. In this fascinating and affectionate account of a unique theatrical phenomenon, Andrew Harris takes an intriguing look at both the reality and the myth behind the heart and soul of American Drama Broadway Theatre explores: * the aims and achievements of such major figures as Tennessee Williams, Eugene O'Neill and David Mamet * the processes a play goes through from preliminary draft to opening night * the careful balancing between aesthetic ideals and commercial considerations

041510520X (pbk.) 9780415105200 (pbk.)

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Theater--History--New York (State)--New York--20th century.
Teatro --Historia y crítica --Nueva York (Estado)--Estados Unidos --Siglo XX
American drama--History and criticism.--20th century
Teatro estadounidense--Historia y crítica --Siglo XX

PN 2277 / H313b 1994

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