The New York Times book of Broadway - Ben Brantley

From the New York Times, a compilation of the most unforgettable Broadway and off-Broadway moments of the last hundred years. Readers can experience the night a star was born, a director's brilliant debut, a play that broke new ground, a musical that redefined the genre, and even a terrible play that ran for years. This entertaining, essential volume for anyone who loves Broadway includes a full introduction by Ben Brantley, his selection of 25 of the best Broadway plays, and his choice of 100 other unforgettable plays of the 20th century - right up through plays currently running on Broadway. The best 25 are accompanied by art, pull-out stats, and quotes from leading critics. Each of the best 100 includes the full, original New York times review by critics of the day, such as Frank Rich, Brooks Atkinson, Walter Kerr and others. Cast boxes, lavish photos and statistics about the productions complete this authoritative volume about timeless Broadway theatre.