David Wienir

Making It on Broadway Actors Tales Climbing to Top David Wienir 1st edition

Countering the misperceptions about Broadway performers leading glamorous lives, the words of more than 150 Broadway stars provide unprecedented insight into their struggle for stardom. With an introduction by Jason Alexander and candid interviews with today's most celebrated Broadway stars, this book offers stories to entertain and astonish theater lovers, as well as serve as a sobering reality check for those considering careers on the stage. This book shares firsthand accounts of professional actors' difficult yet fulfilling journeys to Broadway: moving to New York, finding survival jobs, auditioning, landing roles, avoiding pitfalls, forging a family life, and much more. Interviews Include These Award-Winning Actors: ? Jason Alexander ? Daisy Eagan ? Heather Headley ? Wilson Heredia ? Randy Graff ? Donna McKechnie ? Donna Murphy ? John Rubinstein ? Lea Salonga ? Scott Wise ? Chita Rivera