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Book SynopsisA companion book to author Thomas Hischak''s earlier volume Enter the Players: New York Stage Actors in the 20th Century (Scarecrow Press, 2003), Enter the Playmakers: Directors and Choreographers on the New York Stage explores the lives and careers of over three hundred directors and choreographers who worked in the New York theatre. Famous artists like Elia Kazan and Jerome Robbins are featured alongside lesser known or new talents, all of whom have contributed to the American theatre. A biographical sketch outlines the life and career of each director and choreographer, explaining their strengths and talents and what makes them unique. This is followed by a chronological listing of every play or musical that the artist staged in New York, including details such as dates, venue (Broadway, Off Broadway, etc.) and whether the production was a new work or a revival. Presenting artists from the mid-18th century up through current favorites like Daniel Sullivan, Susan Stroman, Doug Hughes
Trade Review...easy to consult....recommended for all large reference collections.... * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *
Hischak (theatre, State U. of New York at Cortland) profiles more than 300 famous and less-well-known directors and choreographers who have worked in New York theatre. Each brief biographical sketch outlines the subject's life and career and discusses his or her strengths, talents, and unique qualities. Each concludes with a chronological list of every play or musical that the artist staged in New York. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *
Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Key to Listings Part 3 Acknowledgments Part 4 Directors and Choreographers on the New York Stage Part 5 Bibliography Part 6 About the Author
