British On Broadway: Backstage And Beyond
Author: Sharland, Elizabeth
Hardback; Book; 64 Halftone Illustrations 152 pages Published: May 1999 Barbican Press
ISBN: 0953193012
During the 20th century, many theatrical adventurers have made their mark on Broadway. In this fascinating guide. Elizabeth Sharland follows her book on historic theatrical London with a similar approach to the heritage of Broadway.This book endeavors to keep the memories of this bygone era alive and records those early days when the first British actors went to New York -- where they stayed, where they were wined and dined by the old style impressarios and when the transfer of a play to New York was something special.Backstage and Beyond.

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