Broadway theatre

Author(s)

• Harris, Andrew B. (Andrew Bennett)

Bibliographic Information

Broadway theatre

Andrew B. Harris

（Theatre production studies）

Routledge, 1994

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 160-165) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9780415060394

Description

"Broadway" has been the stuff of theatrical legends for generations. In this account of a theatrical phenomenon, Andrew Harris examines 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.

Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780415105200

Description

'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

Table of 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

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA21902155
• ISBN:
  • 0415060397
  • 041510520X
• LCCN: 93019344
• Country Code: uk
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: London ; New York
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 180 p., [12] p. of plates
• Size: 24 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : PN2277.N5
  • DC20 : 792/.09747/1
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Theater -- New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 20th century
  • LCSH : American drama -- 20th century -- History and criticism
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00487237