Harris, Andrew B. (Andrew Bennett) 1944- creator text bibliography enk London New York Routledge 1994 monographic eng

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xiii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. '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 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; Andrew B. Harris. Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-165) and index. n-us-ny Theater New York (State) New York History 20th century Teatro Historia y crítica Nueva York (Estado) Estados Unidos Siglo XX American drama 20th century History and criticism Teatro estadounidense Historia y crítica Siglo XX PN 2277 H313b 1994 792/.09747/1 041510520X (pbk.) 9780415105200 (pbk.) 93019344 DLC 930325 20250828152616.0 1578762 eng