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Enjoying holiday goodies
Posted by:	showtunetrivia 12:51 pm EST 12/26/15

Here's hoping all the Chatterati are having a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. I'm quite pleased with my haul--currently reading one of Harry's gifts, Timothy White's BLUE-COLLAR BROADWAY (U. PennPress, 2015). It's a study of 130 years of the craft shops, scene builders, light riggers, seamstresses, and the untold workers who help create Broadway magic. Quite interesting, and an area that hasn't had much attention. Also very happy with the cast album for DADDY-LONG-LEGS, catching some of Paul Gordon's delightful turns of phrase I missed during the livestream. Laura, trying not to blow away in the Santa Anas
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For those interested ...
Last Edit:	Ann 01:02 pm EST 12/26/15
Posted by:	Ann 01:01 pm EST 12/26/15
In reply to:	Enjoying holiday goodies - showtunetrivia 12:51 pm EST 12/26/15

Here's the book, which was released in November 2014: Blue-Collar Broadway: The Craft and Industry of American Theater (Univ of Pennsylvania Press - Hardcover Book/Kindle edition) By Timothy R. White. The history of craft and industry in American theater, including scenery, costumes, lights, etc. From pre-Broadway years to current day. Includes case studies of Oklahoma! (1943) and Evita (1979), and an exploration of the craftwork of radio, television, and film production around Times Square. 288 pages. Paperback to be released 4/8/16.
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re: For those interested ...
Posted by:	showtunetrivia 01:15 pm EST 12/26/15
In reply to:	For those interested ... - Ann 01:01 pm EST 12/26/15

I have noted a couple of minor goofs concerning theatre history; White's field is actually urban history. But that's what you need for this kind of work, examining the forces involved in the evolution of a commercial industry. His use of maps showing the changes in the craft shops in the theatre district are fascinating. But I'm a sucker for historical maps. Laura
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