{"product_id":"the-first-black-actors-on-the-great-white-way-9780826213303","title":"The First Black Actors on the Great White Way","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree Plays for the Negro Theater by Ridgely Torrence was the first production on Broadway to feature an all black cast. Despite early critical acclaim the show closed within a month and received little attention thereafter. Curtis explores both the progress of race relations that led to this production and the reasons for its quick demise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCurtis has made a major contribution to our understanding of theater history.... The resulting text is an excellent example of how history, theater, and cultural studies can be brought together to offer a fascinating story of people whose contribution is now being given the credit it deserves. - Library Journal \"\"This is a stylishly written, popularly accessible, and deeply thoughtful study of an important episode in the cultural history of the United States.\"\" - David Roediger \"\"An invaluable cultural resource to those curious about the rise of blacks on the Broadway stage.\"\" - Black Issues Book Review \"\"This is an important study, not only of blacks in U.S. drama, but of the complex cross-cultural collaborations and racial politics behind one of the most important theater events of the early 20th century: the April 5, 1917, Broadway opening of three one-act plays by the American playwright Ridgely Torrence, with an all-black cast.... Highly recommended.\"\" - Choice","brand":"University of Missouri Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038745723223,"sku":"9780826213303","price":37.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780826213303.jpg?v=1750941277","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-first-black-actors-on-the-great-white-way-9780826213303","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}