HAMILTON: PORTRAITS OF THE REVOLUTION: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM "THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENED"
The photographer Josh Lehrer's up-close-and-personal document of the evolution, and revolution, that is Hamilton: An American Musical. Only the...
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL: THE STORY OF THE BROADWAY SPECTACULAR
A glittering backstage pass to Moulin Rouge! The Musical and its journey to Broadway, with contributions from cast and crew, interviews with Baz...
Theater
SONDHEIM: HIS LIFE, HIS SHOWS, HIS LEGACY
Written by Silverman, Stephen M
Lively, sophisticated, and filled with first-person tributes and glorious images, Sondheim: His Life, His Shows, His Legacy lifts the curtain on a Broadway legend--a man who stood at the pinnacle of the American musical theatre for more than sixty years.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER: HOW STEPHEN SONDHEIM AND I CREATED SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE
Written by Lapine, James
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the iconic musical Sunday in the Park with George Putting It Together chronicles the two-year odyssey of creating the iconic Broadway musical Sunday in the Park with George.
FROM CRAFT TO CAREER: A CASTING DIRECTOR'S GUIDE FOR THE ACTOR
Written by Moss, Tracy
Practical, positive and uplifting, the advice in this book is designed to lead to the best outcomes possible for you, the actor, making the transition from craft to career. The reader is given insight into the various types of casting directors across the industry and how that practical knowledge can benefit you and increase your chance of success.
MAN OF MUCH IMPORTANCE: THE ART AND LIFE OF TERRENCE MCNALLY
Written by Byrne, Christopher
For nearly sixty years, playwright Terrence McNally has been a force in American theater. His work, encompassing plays, musicals, teleplays, and opera, has been performed around the world. McNally is the consummate artist, delving into the human soul, fearlessly examining both the lighter and darker aspects of existence in an uncertain--and sometimes frightening--world.
ORIGIN OF GERMAN TRAGIC DRAMA
Written by Benjamin, Walter
The Origin of German Tragic Drama is Walter Benjamin's most sustained and original work. It begins with a general theoretical introduction on the nature of the baroque art of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, concentrating on the peculiar stage-form of royal martyr dramas called Trauerspiel.
ENGLISH ACTOR: FROM MEDIEVAL TO MODERN
Written by Ackroyd, Peter
From a leading historian and writer, a delightful exploration of the great English tradition of treading the boards. The English Actor charts the uniquely English approach to stagecraft, from the medieval period to the present day.
SHAKESPEARE'S BOOK: THE STORY BEHIND THE FIRST FOLIO AND THE MAKING OF SHAKESPEARE
Written by Laoutaris, Chris
The never-before-told story of how the makers of The First Folio created Shakespeare as we know him today. 2023 marks the 400-year anniversary of the publication of Mr William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, known today simply as the First Folio.
BLANCHE: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS'S GREATEST CREATION
Written by Schoenberger, Nancy
A penetrating consideration of Tennessee Williams's most enduring character--Blanche DuBois from A Streetcar Named Desire--written by the co-author of The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters and Furious Love.
CREATING BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
Written by Klastorin, Michael
The official behind-the-scenes companion to the stage musical adaptation of Back to the Future; includes the complete lyrics to all original songs!Welcome to Hill Valley!
JACK IN THE BOX: OR, HOW TO GODDAMN DIRECT
Written by O'Brien, Jack
The Tony Award-winning director gathers memories of people, productions, and problems surmounted from his fifty-year career in this one-of-a-kind how-to handbook. What do directors do?