TY  - BOOK
AU  - Harris,Andrew B.
TI  - Broadway theatre
SN  - 041510520X (pbk.)
AV  - PN 2277 H313b 1994
U1  - 792/.09747/1 
PY  - 1994///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Routledge
KW  - Theater
KW  - New York (State)
KW  - New York
KW  - History
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Teatro
KW  - Historia y crítica
KW  - Nueva York (Estado)
KW  - Estados Unidos
KW  - Siglo XX
KW  - American drama
KW  - History and criticism
KW  - Teatro estadounidense
N1  - 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
N2  - '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
ER  -