Broadway Theatre

'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 plays

Sommario

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;

Info autore

Harris, Andrew

Riassunto

In 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Andrew Harris, Andrew Harris
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 06.01.1994
• EAN: 9780415105200
• ISBN: 978-0-415-10520-0
• Pagine: 208
• Peso: 380 g
• Serie: Theatre Production Studies
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Teatro, balletto; USA, LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, Theatre Studies, United States of America, USA, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, Literary studies: plays and playwrights