Broadway

''Broadway'' has been the stuff of theatrical legends for generations. In this fascinating and affectionate account of a unique theatrical phenomenon, Andrew Harris takes an intriguing look at both the reality and the myth behind the heart and soul of American Drama.

Broadway Theatre explores:

• the aims and achievements of such major figures as Tennessee Williams, Eugene O''Neill and David Mamet
• the processes a play goes through from preliminary draft to opening night
• the careful balancing between aesthetic ideals and commercial considerations
• the place of producers, reviewers, agents and managers and their contribution to the process
• the relationship between acting styles and writing styles for Broadway plays