Broadway Theatre

By Andrew B. Harris

'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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041510520X
• ISBN13: 9780415105200
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher