(Applause Books). Theodore Mann; who has been a major driving force behind the Circle in the Square since its inception; tells the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of this groundbreaking theatre; its legendary productions and stars which include Al Pacino; Dustin Hoffman; George C. Scott; Colleen Dewhurst; Vanessa Redgrave; Jason Robards; Joanne Woodward; James Earl Jones; Nathan Lane; and many more. A co-founder with Jose Quintero of Circle in the Square in 1951; Mann follows the theatre from its Greenwich Village beginnings to its current home on Broadway. He discusses the 1952 revival of Tennessee Williams Summer and Smoke (starring Geraldine Page) considered the birth of Off-Broadway and Circles role in bringing about a re-recognition of Eugene ONeill; starting with its 1956 landmark revival of The Iceman Cometh and the American premiere of Long Days Journey into Night . And he looks at its other important productions that include works by Jules Feiffer; Horton Foote; Truman Capote; Arthur Miller; Athol Fugard; and Terrence McNally as well as classic American and European plays; from those by Shaw and Moliere to Greek classics such as Euripides The Trojan Women . In Journeys ; Theodore Mann tells of his and Circles journey together; providing an important; first-hand; personal account of Circle in the Squares history; impact; and legacy in American theatre.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Lovely!By Nancy MThis is a beautiful book that profiles many of the well-known independent bookstores in the United States. Sadly. some of the stores have closed. I have been in many of the stores and it was lovely to relive the experience through this book. The paintings of the bookstores are wonderful. The commentary about each store is quite interesting. The book itself is presented in a slipcase. This book will remain in my library for a very long time!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nice book for the TravelerBy Jean CorkI bought this book for a gift for a friend who loves bookstores and travels a great deal. Now she can copy down the names of bookstores to visit when shes in a particular city. It looks very nice on her coffee table as well. Guests to her home often pick it up to look at and comment on how interesting it looks. Its too bulky to pack on a trip but I think it makes a perfect gift for the person who has "everything."0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book--great art!!!By KimThe book was in perfect condition. Better than expected. but certainly appreciated. -- This is a wonderful book with great pictures.
