Broadway Theatre

In this fascinating and affectionate account of a unique theatrical phenonemon, Andrew Harris takes an intriguing look at the reality and myth behind the heart and soul of American drama.'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 DramaBroadway 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