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Favorite Broadway Books
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Making It on Broadway: Actors' Tales of Climbing to the TopMaking It on Broadway: Actors' Tales of Climbing to the Top by David Wienir
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $8.40
Beautiful compilation of actors' stories on Broadway. Moving, funny, and heartfelt.
Broadway Musicals - Show by ShowBroadway Musicals - Show by Show by Stanley Green
Buy used from: $1.50
If you want a synopsis of specific show.
LION KING, THE: PRIDE ROCK ON BROADWAYLION KING, THE: PRIDE ROCK ON BROADWAY by Julie Taymor
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $13.99
In-depth book on Disney's "The Lion King".
The Producers: The Book, Lyrics, and Story Behind the Biggest Hit in Broadway History!The Producers: The Book, Lyrics, and Story Behind the Biggest Hit in Broadway History! by Mel Brooks
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $2.99
In-depth book on "The Producers".
RentRent by Jonathan Larson
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $6.92
In-depth book on "RENT".
A Year with the Producers: One Actor's Exhausting (But Worth It) Journey from Cats to Mel Brooks' Mega-Hit (A Theatre Arts Book)A Year with the Producers: One Actor's Exhausting (But Worth It) Journey from Cats to Mel Brooks' Mega-Hit (A Theatre Arts Book) by Jeffry Denman
Buy new: $18.95 / Used from: $1.85
Behind-the-scenes account for working with "The Producers".
Andrew Lloyd WebberAndrew Lloyd Webber by Michael Walsh
Buy used from: $3.72
Biography of ALW and his works.
A Cat's Diary: How The Broadway Production of Cats Was Born (Art of Theater Series)A Cat's Diary: How The Broadway Production of Cats Was Born (Art of Theater Series) by Stephen Hanan
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $4.28
Behind-the-scenes look at "Cats".
The Complete Phantom of the OperaThe Complete Phantom of the Opera by George Perry
Buy used from: $0.41
In-depth study of everything POTO.
Hey, Mr. Producer!: The Musical World of Cameron MackintoshHey, Mr. Producer!: The Musical World of Cameron Mackintosh by Sheridan Morley
Buy used from: $7.62
A biography of the life and works of my idol, producer, Cameron Mackintosh.
Broadway: Day & NightBroadway: Day & Night
Buy used from: $1.25
Another backstage account from various Broadway actors.
Backstage: Broadway Behind the CurtainBackstage: Broadway Behind the Curtain
Buy new: $30.80 / Used from: $2.57
More backstage stories. Nice pictures.
Broadway Stories: A Backstage Journey Through Musical TheatreBroadway Stories: A Backstage Journey Through Musical Theatre by Marty Bell
Buy used from: $4.83
Can't get enough of delving into the backstage life of Broadway actors!
Les Miserables: History In the MakingLes Miserables: History In the Making by Edward Behr
Buy new: $16.46 / Used from: $7.85
Book on the creation of one of my favorite musicals, "Les Miserables".
At This TheatreAt This Theatre by Louis Botto
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $6.97
Good coffee table book that explains the history of each major theatre and production on Broadway
Art Isn't Easy: The Theater of Stephen Sondheim (Revised Edition)Art Isn't Easy: The Theater of Stephen Sondheim (Revised Edition) by Joanne Gordon
Buy new: $21.00 / Used from: $10.50
Of course "art isn't easy"! Analysis of Sondheim's works.
SondheimSondheim by Martin Gottfried
Buy used from: $7.45
Got more Sondheim?
The Musicals of Andrew Lloyd WebberThe Musicals of Andrew Lloyd Webber by Keith Richmond
Buy used from: $1.72
A compilation describing each of ALW's shows. Beautiful production pictures.
Musical!: A Grand TourMusical!: A Grand Tour by Denny Martin Flinn
Buy new: $72.95 / Used from: $5.99
This is the book that I studied from in college to learn about the history of American musical theatre.
Broadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All TimeBroadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time by Ken Bloom
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $6.31
Broadway: The American MusicalBroadway: The American Musical by Michael Kantor and Laurence Maslon
Buy new: $37.80 / Used from: $17.84
ZagatSurvey 2005 New York City Theater Guide: Spring Edition (Zagatsurvey New York City Theater Guide)ZagatSurvey 2005 New York City Theater Guide: Spring Edition (Zagatsurvey New York City Theater Guide)
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $11.04
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