The show makers : great directors of the American musical theatre / Lawrence Thelen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thelen, Lawrence.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Theatrical producers and directors--United States--Biography.

Theatrical producers and directors.

Musicals--Production and direction.

Musicals.

Physical Description:

ill. (some col.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This volume features twelve of the most creative and influential directors of the contemporary musical theatre. Topics include the involvement of black artists with musicals since the 19th century and the role of dance in the musical.

The Show Makers are twelve of the most creative and influential directors of the contemporary musical theatre. Lawrence Thelen creates lively portraits of theatre people at work. James Lapine's early involvement with photography becomes an influence on Sunday in the Park with George. Harold Prince's early desire to be a playwright is rechannelled into directing. George C. Wolfe speaks of the ongoing involvement of black artists with musicals since the last century. Jerome Robbins, in his final interview, on collaboration and the role of dance in the musical. Lawrence Thelen's book is part theatre history, part interview volume, part celebration. Richly anecdotal, it communicates the passion and joy that motivate our wizards of the musical stage. Martin Charnin, Graciela Daniele, James Lapine, Arthur Laurents, Richard Maltby Jr., Des McAnuff, Mike Ockrent, Tom O'Horgan, Harold Prince, Jerome Robbins, George C. Wolfe, Jerry Zaks.

Contents:

Acknowledgments. Preface. 1. Making the Show 2. Martin Charnin 3. Braciela Daniele 4. James Lapine 5. Arthur Laurents 6. Richard Maltby 7. Des McAnuff 8. Mike Ockrent 9. Tom O'Horgan 10. Harold Prince 11. Jerome Robbins 12. George C. Wolfe 13. Jerry Zaks 14. About the Author. Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-280-40751-4

0-203-90665-9

1-134-00137-1

9780203906651

OCLC:

50900617