The Shuberts of Broadway: A History Drawn from the Collection of the Shubert Archive
McNamara, Brooks
ISBN 10: 0195065425 ISBN 13: 9780195065428
Published by Oxford University Press, 1990
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The Shubert brothers - Sam, Lee and J.J. - were the leading American theatrical producers in the first half of the 20th century. Owning or controlling 104 theatres and with assets exceeding US $70 million, their empire was responsible for some of the greatest hits of the period, ranging from the operettas "Blossom Time" and "The Student Prince" to "La Belle Paree" with Al Jolson and "The Passing Shows", which featured George Jessel and Fred Astaire. However, relations between the brothers were not always cordial, and their dealings were ultimately the subject of a government inquiry. Drawing on the newly created Shubert Archive, this biography attempts to recreate the lives of the brothers who dominated New York's Broadway for five decades.
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About the Author
Brooks McNamara is Professor of Performance Studies at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and Director of the Shubert Archive.
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Title: The Shuberts of Broadway: A History Drawn ...
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1990
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included