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Broadway theatre / Andrew B. Harris.

By: Material type: TextLanguage: English Series: Theatre production studiesPublication details: London ; New York : Routledge, 1994.Description: xiii, 180 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 041510520X (pbk.)
  • 9780415105200 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 792/.09747/1
LOC classification:
  • PN 2277 H313b 1994
Contents:
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;
Summary: '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
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Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Humanidades Humanidades (4to. Piso) PN 2277 H313b 1994 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000194768

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

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