Download or read book Lady in the Dark written by Bruce D. Mcclung and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-16 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Lady in the Dark opened on January 23, 1941, its many firsts immediately distinguished it as a new and unusual work. The curious directive to playwright Moss Hart to complete a play about psychoanalysis came from his own Freudian psychiatrist. For the first time since his brother George's death, Ira Gershwin returned to writing lyrics for the theater. And for émigré composer Kurt Weill, it was a crack at an opulent first-class production. Together Hart, Gershwin, and Weill (with a little help from the psychiatrist) produced one of the most innovative works in Broadway history. With a company of 101 and an astronomical budget, Lady in the Dark launched the career of a young nightclub performer named Danny Kaye and starred Gertrude Lawrence in the greatest triumph of her career. With standees at many performances, Lady in the Dark helped establish the practice of advance ticket sales on the Great White Way, while Paramount Pictures' bid for the film rights broke all records. New York Times drama critic Brooks Atkinson hailed the production as "splendid," anointed Kurt Weill 'the best writer of theatre music in the country,' and worshiped Gertrude Lawrence as "a goddess." Though Lady in the Dark was a smash-hit, it has never enjoyed a Broadway revival, and a certain mystique has grown up around its legendary original production. In this ground-breaking biography, bruce mcclung pieces together the musical's life story from sketches and drafts, production scripts, correspondence, photographs, costume and set designs, and thousands of clippings from the star's personal scrapbooks. He has interviewed eleven members of the original company to provide a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the backstage story. The result is a virtual ticket to opening night, the saga of how this musical play came to be, and the string of events that saved the experimental show at every turn. Although America was turned upside down by Pearl Harbor after the production was on the boards, Lady in the Dark played an important role for the war effort and rang up 777 performances in 12 cities. In what may be the most illuminating study of a single Broadway musical, this biography brings Lady in the Dark back to the spotlight and puts readers in the front row.

Download or read book Dark Before Dawn written by Monica McGurk and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s darkest before the dawn . . . and that can be very dark indeed. Twelve years have passed since Hope Carmichael helped fulfill the ancient prophecy that permitted the Fallen Angels to return, forgiven, to Heaven. Now a lawyer at twenty-eight, Hope—along with a resurrected Michael, the archangel who loves her—has been presented by Heaven with a choice: one that could either result in Hope never seeing her family again, or the world losing its greatest angelic protector. At the same time, Hope’s young sister Aurora struggles to help a school friend resolve her dark personal issues, all while being observed by a sinister adversary from Hope’s past, working on a plan for revenge that may soon plunge the entire extended Carmichael family into tragedy. The culmination of the saga begun in Dark Hope and continued in Dark Rising, Dark Before Dawn returns to the world of the Archangel Prophecies, telling one final story of adventure, moral urgency, and the ultimate choice Hope and Michael make between the human and the divine.

Download or read book The Official Roadie Handbook written by Wayne Prophet and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-11-24 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quintessential guide on how to become a roadie. Written for those who are serious about becoming a roadie or for those who are just curious to see how the live entertainment industry REALLY works ... on all levels. Learn about the different types of roadie jobs and how to find training for these jobs. Tips on how to find work and how not to look like a rookie on your first day. A must have for anyone who has ever toured or for those who have a roadie in their life. Also makes a great novelty gift for your favorite rock fan.

Download or read book The Indie Producers Handbook written by Myrl A. Schreibman and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2012-02-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myrl Schreibman has written a comprehensive and practical, step-by-step guide for organizing and running a film from pre-production through post-production and delivery. This invaluable resource provides fundamental tools to produce a more thorough, more organized, and more professional film production. Packed with engaging and useful anecdotes, Schreibman provides a superlative introduction and overview to all of the key elements in producing for film and television. Useful to film students and filmmakers as a theoretical and practical guide to understanding the filmmaking process, Schreibman fills his manuscript with practical examples from his considerable personal experience in the film industry. Loaded with insider tips to help filmmakers avoid the pitfalls of show business.

Download or read book Revived written by Christine Michelle and published by Moonlit Dreams Publications. This book was released on 2020-12-21 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gabriel “Gabe North” Northman I left the woman I thought was the love of my life behind for my career. I had every intention of going back for her only to return to see her with someone else, raising a family. I vowed I’d never let another person into my heart after that. Not until I discovered part of that family, she had been raising was mine. Eighteen years later, a successful music career behind me, more music still ahead and I found out I had a son. Then I almost lost him, and the angel who swooped in to save the day made me rethink my vow never to let another person in again. Maybe finding my son had softened my heart. Maybe nearly losing him taught me life was short. Either way, I knew one thing. I was going to make my angel sing for only me. Mel: Bitter. Divorced. Swore off men, because they all suck. Struck stupid by a celebrity who liked to flirt. Guarding my heart against the impending doom I can see coming Some of that was a lie. I forgot to guard my heart. I never was very good at self-preservation.

Download or read book Invisible written by Kim Lemke and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-12-31 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Growing up in a large family, it is easy to get lost in the shuffle. Invisible takes you on a retrospective journey through life as seen through the distorted eyes of Samantha Wilton, a woman who struggles with Borderline Personality Disorder. What happens when a person with BPD is constantly challenged or disrespected? How much is too much, and what will the conniving mind of this deranged, seemingly normal person decide is justified? The book is a roller coaster of emotion and erratic thinking that will touch you in a way no other character ever has.

Download or read book A New York Way to Go written by Alessandro Ferdico and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-16 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young actor from Italy and a wardrobe designer from Illinois find each other in New York City at a time when same gender marriages are not recognized by the law. Fed by a pure, unconditional love for one another, they merge souls and skills for a decade. Collecting great highs and deep lows, their life together revolves around 8-shows-a-week both on and off Broadway. A marriage that survives civic discriminations, cultural differences, immigration struggles, and HIV, ultimately finds an unexpected curtain call. "Alternately heartbreaking and hilarious!" -Joe DiPietro, two-time Tony Award-winning playwright "Beautiful, pure, deep and unfailing in its honesty. I read it straight through" -Jeanine Tesori, Tony Award-winning composer "A courageous tale of strength, will and the commitment of love and passion. Honest and real." -Tamya Gray, American Idol finalist and Broadway star "A beautiful accounting of love and loss at a time where there was not equal protection under the law." -Jennifer Simard, Tony Award nominee To learn more about the book, go to www.anewyorkwaytogo.com or visit www.facebook.com/anywtg or send email to [email protected]

Download or read book Breaking Out of Show Business written by Michael Paul Ziegfeld and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-03-15 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I haven't gotten as far as some, but I've gotten farther than others who have tried to live a show business life. This is a little taste of my attempts to move up the ladder" --

Download or read book Murder Center Stage written by Bob Abelman and published by Gray & Company, Publishers. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A razor-sharp delight! . . . a wonderful and witty mash-up of murder mystery and onstage/offstage intrigue.” — Tom Ford, director and Equity actor (Sweeney Todd) Imagine an Agatha Christie whodunit set to a Stephen Sondheim soundtrack. Asher Kaufman doesn’t have to—because he’s living it. In this laugh-out-loud funny backstage tale (a sequel to All the World’s a Stage Fright), our hero—a fallible local theater critic—once again finds himself in an uncomfortable role: acting in a professional stage production so he can write about the experience for his newspaper, the Cleveland Jewish Chronicle. This time, the show is the angry, bloody, and brilliant musical Sweeney Todd. And in addition to mastering the musical’s famously challenging lyrics and performing its dark, enigmatic melodies, Asher finds himself in the middle of an unscripted, onstage, opening night murder. The police detective leading the investigation is a no-nonsense crime solver but a fish out of water in the world of theater, so she asks Asher to be her cultural advisor on the case. Now, he must help find out which of his quirky castmates is a killer. They all claim innocence, but as Asher knows firsthand, they could just be acting.

Download or read book Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board written by United States. National Labor Relations Board and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 1536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Working Backstage written by Christin Essin and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Places backstage workers in the spotlight to acknowledge their essential roles in creating Broadway magic

Download or read book Screening American Independent Film written by Justin Wyatt and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable collection offers 51 chapters, each focused on a distinct American independent film. Screening American Independent Film presents these films chronologically, addressing works from across more than a century (1915−2020), emphasizing the breadth and long duration of American independent cinema. The collection includes canonical examples as well as films that push against and expand the definitions of "independence." The titles run from micro-budget films through marketing-friendly Indiewood projects, from auteur-driven films and festival darlings to B-movies, genre pics, and exploitation films. The chapters also introduce students to different approaches within film studies including historical and contextual framing, industrial and institutional analysis, politics and ideology, genre and authorship, representation, film analysis, exhibition and reception, and technology. Written by leading international scholars and emerging talents in film studies, this volume is the first of its kind. Paying particular attention to issues of diversity and inclusion for both the participating scholars and the content and themes within the selected films, Screening American Independent Film is an essential resource for anyone teaching or studying American cinema.

Download or read book News at Ten written by Stan Chambers and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A legend in his own time, Stan Chambers, reporter for KTLA Channel 5 news has been eye witness to most major events in Southern California during the past half century. He has covered the Bobby Kennedy assassination, the visit of Pope John Paul II, the 1984 Olympics, the Watts riots, the Rodney King riots, the Bel Air fire, the Baldwin Hills dam disaster and a thousand more events right up to last November's Malibu fire and January's devastating Northridge quake.

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