Description
Synopsis
Countering the misperceptions about Broadway performers leading glamorous lives, the words of more than 150 Broadway stars provide unprecedented insight into their struggle for stardom. With an introduction by Jason Alexander and candid interviews with today’s most celebrated Broadway stars, this book offers stories to entertain and astonish theater lovers, as well as serve as a sobering reality check for those considering careers on the stage. This book shares firsthand accounts of professional actors’ difficult yet fulfilling journeys to Broadway: moving to New York, finding survival jobs, auditioning, landing roles, avoiding pitfalls, forging a family life, and much more. Interviews include These Award-Winning Actors: Jason Alexander, Daisy Eagan, Heather Headley, Wilson Heredia, Randy Graff, Donna McKechnie, Donna Murphy, John Rubinstein, Lea Salonga, Scott Wise, Chita Rivera.
Publishing Info
Making It On Broadway: Actors’ Tales of Climbing to the Top by David Wienir and Jodie Langel. From the 4th printing in 2009 by Allworth Press. The ISBN is 158115-346-5. This measures about 9″ x 6″ and has 267 pages, ending with an Index.
Condition
Enlarge the photo above. Covers show some lighter handling/storage. The spine has not been opened/creased. The pages have some storage on the tips, otherwise they are very nice. No names or other markings. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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