{"product_id":"the-untold-stories-of-broadway-tales-from-the-worlds-most-famous-theaters-9780985471866","title":"The Untold Stories of Broadway: Tales from the World's Most Famous Theaters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBehind-the-Scenes Stories from Broadway's Most Iconic Theaters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers an insider's view of Broadway through hundreds of firsthand accounts from the people who make theater happen. From producers and Tony Award winners to stage hands and ushers, these stories reveal what happens behind the curtain at eight of New York City's most famous theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEight Historic Broadway Theaters Featured\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 1 covers the Winter Garden, Richard Rodgers Theatre, Marriott Marquis, Al Hirschfeld Theatre, Neil Simon Theatre, August Wilson Theatre, Mark Hellinger Theatre, and the Lyceum. Each theater's unique history comes alive through personal accounts of opening nights, closing performances, secret passageways, and unexpected encounters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStories from Broadway Insiders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover which TV star and Tony Award winner was caught in an embarrassing situation with a movie legend. Learn about Barbra Streisand's final Funny Girl performance. Find out how far Jonathan Groff went to secure tickets to Thoroughly Modern Millie. These authentic accounts come directly from the writers, musicians, company managers, dressers, designers, directors, and door men who work on The Great White Way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst Volume in a Multi-Theater Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback represents the first installment in a comprehensive series documenting all Broadway houses. Author Jennifer Ashley Tepper, a musical theatre historian and producer, has worked on Broadway productions including [title of show], Godspell, The Performers, and Macbeth. As co-creator of the Bistro Award-winning concert series \"If It Only Even Runs A Minute\" and Managing Editor of The Best Plays Theater Yearbook, Tepper brings deep industry knowledge to these collected narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Theater Enthusiasts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a Broadway regular, theater history buff, or someone who appreciates performing arts, this collection provides unprecedented access to the stories that shaped American theater. From ghostly encounters to landmark productions, these accounts offer a front-row seat to Broadway's hidden history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes This Book Unique\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike typical theater histories, this volume focuses on personal experiences and untold anecdotes rather than dry historical facts. The stories span decades of Broadway productions and reveal the human side of theater—the triumphs, mishaps, and memorable moments that don't make it into playbills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Ashley Tepper is a Musical Theatre Historian and Producer and has worked on Broadway shows including [title of show], Godspell, The Performers and Macbeth. She is the co-creator and writer of the Bistro Award- winning concert series, If It Only Even Runs A Minute which celebrates underappreciated musicals. In addition, Tepper is Managing Editor of The Best Plays Theater Yearbook. Other credits include projects and shows with Ars Nova, NAMT, The Producing Office, PBS, The Rodgers \u0026amp; Hammerstein Organization, NYMF, Second Stage Theatre Company, The York Theatre, and The American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards. Tepper collaborates often with the group known as \"Joe Iconis \u0026amp; Family\" and is currently the Director of Programming at 54 Below.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dress Circle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680799232274,"sku":"9780985471866","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1fd75047-cc08-44c3-a6c0-68cfafc6bfd1.jpg?v=1733942578","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-untold-stories-of-broadway-tales-from-the-worlds-most-famous-theaters-9780985471866","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}