An American Theatre: The Story of Westport Country Playhouse, 1931-2005

by Richard Somerset-Ward, Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward

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For 75 years, Westport Country Playhouse has faithfully reflected the story of American theatre. Founded by Lawrence and Armina Langner in 1931, it has never been more than a summer stock theatre, yet it has an astonishing pedigree. George Bernard Shaw and No l Coward gave world premieres there; so did Leonard Gershe and A. R. Gurney in more recent times. Playwrights Eugene O'Neill and S. N. Behrman were closely linked to it, and talents as diverse...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0300106483

ISBN13:9780300106480

Release Date:June 2005

Publisher:Yale University Press

Length:304 Pages

Weight:3.10 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 9.2" x 11.3"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Drama Modern (16th-21st Centuries) Performing Arts State & Local Theater

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