Broadway Theatre [Paperback]

'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
* the place of producers, reviewers, agents and managers and their contribution to the process
* the relationship between acting styles and writing syles for Broadway playsIn this fascinating and affectionate account of a unique theatrical phenonemon, Andrew Harris takes an intriguing look at the reality and myth behind the heart and soul of American drama.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;US? 1994 Andrew B. Harris