The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks: America's Longest-Running Play (Limelight) - Softcover

9780879103132: The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks: America's Longest-Running Play (Limelight)
View all copies of this ISBN edition:
 
 
Frequently called the “Miracle on Sullivan Street” (in New York's Greenwich Village), The Fantasticks has been the most-often performed musical around the world, setting more national and international longevity records than any musical in theater history. With the advent of the show's New York closing, Donald C. Farber and Robert Viagras have completely updated the 1991 edition of their best-selling book. The Amazing Story is the detailed history of how this fabulously successful show by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt came into being, and how and why it succeeded. In tracing the evolution of the show from an idea to a cultural phenomenon, the book takes readers through the countless auditions to attract backers, the search for theaters to hold tryouts (which indicated disaster), and eventual popular success. Among the actors who have performed in the musical are Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Chamberlain, Elliott Gould, Bert Lahr, Liza Minnelli, Robert Goulet, and Glenn Close. This updated edition includes new photos of the show's many productions and stars, recent interviews with performers, writers, and others associated with the musical, and suprising revelations that could not be told until the show's closing on Off Broadway.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author:
Robert Viagas founded and managed Playbill.com, Theatre.com, and Broadway Television and is the editor of Playbill Books. He is the author or editor of fourteen books and lives in New York City.
From Library Journal:
The Fantasticks is an icon of American theater, just starting its 31st year of performance. Its longevity is partly due to its simple plot, its charming music, its theatrical conception, and the universality of its myth. This well-researched book recounts The Fantasticks 's genesis and performance history. This is not a typical Broadway melodrama of a rags-to-riches instant hit, but the story of a long and arduous growth from its model in Rostand through the college careers of its three central creators and innumerable influences that shaped its final form. Dedication, determination, oceans of talent, and heavy doses of love and luck all mark the journey. The warmth and insightfulness the authors bring to their work make this book readable and instructive.
- Thomas E. Luddy, Salem State Coll., Mass.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

  • PublisherLimelight
  • Publication date2005
  • ISBN 10 0879103132
  • ISBN 13 9780879103132
  • BindingPaperback
  • Edition number2
  • Number of pages256
  • Rating

Other Popular Editions of the Same Title

9780806512143: The Amazing Story of the Fantasticks: America's Longest Running Play

Featured Edition

ISBN 10:  ISBN 13:  9780806512143
Publisher: Citadel Pr, 1991
Hardcover

Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace

Stock Image

Viagas, Robert
Published by Limelight (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldenWavesOfBooks
(Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 23.88
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.00
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Viagas, Robert
Published by Limelight (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Wizard Books
(Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard0879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 25.82
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 3.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Viagas, Robert
Published by Limelight (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Books Unplugged
(Amherst, NY, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0879103132xvz189zvxnew

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 32.58
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Viagas, Robert
Published by Limelight (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
GoldBooks
(Austin, TX, U.S.A.)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # think0879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 28.36
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.25
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Viagas, Robert
Published by UNKNO (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
Front Cover Books
(Denver, CO, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: new. Seller Inventory # FrontCover0879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 28.96
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.30
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Robert Viagas/ Donald C. Farber
Published by Limelight Editions (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
Revaluation Books
(Exeter, United Kingdom)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 2nd edition. 256 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 0879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 37.95
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 12.62
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Viagas, Robert
Published by Limelight (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Softcover Quantity: 1
Seller:
BennettBooksLtd
(LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A.)

Book Description Condition: New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 0.94. Seller Inventory # Q-0879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 60.03
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 4.13
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Stock Image

Robert Viagas
Published by Limelight Editions, New York (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
AussieBookSeller
(Truganina, VIC, Australia)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Frequently called the 'Miracle on Sullivan Street' (in New York's Greenwich Village), The Fantasticks has been the most-often performed musical around the world, setting more national and international longevity records than any musical in theatre history. With the advent of the show's New York closing, Donald C Farger and Robert Viagas have completely updated the 1991 edition of their best-selling book. "The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks" is the detailed history of how this fabulously successful show by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt came into being, and how and why it succeeded. In tracing the evolution of the show from an idea to a cultural phenomenon, the book takes readers through the countless auditions to attract backers, the search for theatres to hold try-outs (which indicated disaster), and eventual popular success. Among the actors who have performed in the musical are Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Chamberlain, Elliott Gould, Bert Lahr, Liza Minnelli, Robert Goulet, and Glenn Close.This updated edition includes new photos of the show's many productions and stars, recent interviews with performers, writers, and others associated with the musical, and surprising revelations that could not be told until the show's closing on off-Broadway. The Fantasticks has been the most-often performed musical around the world. Tracing its evolution, this book takes the readers through the countless auditions to attract backers, the search for theatres to hold try-outs, and eventual popular success. Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Chamberlain are some of the actors who performed in this musical. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 32.22
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 37.00
From Australia to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds
Seller Image

Robert Viagas
Published by Limelight Editions, New York (2005)
ISBN 10: 0879103132 ISBN 13: 9780879103132
New Paperback Quantity: 1
Seller:
CitiRetail
(Stevenage, United Kingdom)

Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Frequently called the 'Miracle on Sullivan Street' (in New York's Greenwich Village), The Fantasticks has been the most-often performed musical around the world, setting more national and international longevity records than any musical in theatre history. With the advent of the show's New York closing, Donald C Farger and Robert Viagas have completely updated the 1991 edition of their best-selling book. "The Amazing Story of The Fantasticks" is the detailed history of how this fabulously successful show by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt came into being, and how and why it succeeded. In tracing the evolution of the show from an idea to a cultural phenomenon, the book takes readers through the countless auditions to attract backers, the search for theatres to hold try-outs (which indicated disaster), and eventual popular success. Among the actors who have performed in the musical are Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Chamberlain, Elliott Gould, Bert Lahr, Liza Minnelli, Robert Goulet, and Glenn Close.This updated edition includes new photos of the show's many productions and stars, recent interviews with performers, writers, and others associated with the musical, and surprising revelations that could not be told until the show's closing on off-Broadway. The Fantasticks has been the most-often performed musical around the world. Tracing its evolution, this book takes the readers through the countless auditions to attract backers, the search for theatres to hold try-outs, and eventual popular success. Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Chamberlain are some of the actors who performed in this musical. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780879103132

More information about this seller | Contact seller

Buy New
US$ 27.92
Convert currency

Add to Basket

Shipping: US$ 46.68
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds