Broadway Theatre
Author | : Andrew Harris |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2013-01-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781135093990 |
ISBN-13 | : 1135093997 |
Rating | : 4/5 (997 Downloads) |
Download or read book Broadway Theatre written by Andrew Harris and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '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