Broadway Theatre - Paperback / softback

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 andthe myth behind the heart and soul of American DramBroadway Theatreexplores * the aims and achievements of such major figures as Tennessee Williams, Eugene O'Neill and David Mame * the processes a play goes through from preliminary draft to opening nigh * the careful balancing between aesthetic ideals and commercial consideration * the place of producers, reviewers, agents and managers and their contribution to the proces * the relationship between acting styles and writing syles for Broadway plays