For nearly sixty years, playwright Terrence McNally has been a
force in American theater. His work, encompassing plays, musicals,
teleplays, and opera, has been performed around the world. McNally
is the consummate artist, delving into the human soul, fearlessly
examining both the lighter and darker aspects of existence in an
uncertain—and sometimes frightening—world. This book looks at
McNally's life and work against the backdrop of a dynamic
theatrical culture, tracing the ways in which an artist grows and
responds to reality. Starting in the Off-Off-Broadway movement in
the 1960s, McNally's work has continually reflected a changing
culture, from opposition to the Vietnam War through the emergence
of AIDS and the gay rights movement. Based on extensive interviews
with McNally, it also features interviews with many of the
artists—actors, designers, producers—with whom he’s
collaborated, including Nathan Lane, Chita Rivera, Angela Lansbury,
Audra McDonald, Swoosie Kurtz, John Glover, Joe Mantello, Arin
Arbus, Paul Libin, and many more. A Man of Much Importance presents
a warm and affectionate look at the people and the practices that
are unique to theater and performing arts. It goes beyond a
traditional biography and illuminates the evolution of
anartist—not merely as an individual creative force but also
within the context of a collaborative, interdependent community of
artists who inspire one another and give voice and dimension to the
creative process.
General
| Imprint: |
Applause
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 2023 |
| Authors: |
Christopher Byrne
|
| Dimensions: |
230 x 162 x 31mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
408 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4930-5377-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
1-4930-5377-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781493053773 |
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