From the vaudeville gyrations of New York Giants star pitchers Rube Marquard and Christy Mathewson; to Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra as hoofing infielders in Take Me Out to the Ball Game; to the stage and screen versions of Damn Yankees; the connection between baseball and dance is an intimate; perhaps surprising one. Covering more than a century of dancing ballplayers and baseball-inspired dance; this entertaining study examines the connection in film and television; in theatrical productions and in choreography created for some of the greatest dancers and dance companies in the world.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Contributions from Anthony Hopkins and Jim Dale show how incredibly generous these two great performers areBy Graham WattsSomeone bought this book for me as a Xmas present. I started reading it and literally couldnt put it down. The prose is very accessible and the story rattles along. The inclusion of material from other sources provides a twist in the tale. The book is an extraordinary and unique account from a figure you never hear from but who witnesses everything - the Stage Manager. Contributions from Anthony Hopkins and Jim Dale show how incredibly generous these two great performers are. And its a wonderful record of the genesis of modern lighting design. Whether you are a student of acting. theatre. technical theatre. love the National Theatre. or just have an interest in Drama in general you will LOVE this book! I really cant praise it enough. Although were just days away from the 2017 - this is the book of the year for me.
