AmosL
10-19-2006, 06:16 AM
My Fair Broadway
Rudetsky, Seth. “The Q Guide to Broadway”. Alyson Books, 2006.
Amos Lassen and Literary Pride
The gay community has always loved Broadway theater. Seth Rudetsky has compiled a neat little book, “The Q Guide to Broadway:” and subtitled it “Stuff You Didn’t Even Know You Wanted to Know…about the hits, flops, the Tonys, and life upon the wicked stage.”
In 174 pages he has provided a comprehensive, yet opinionated, guide to the Broadway stage. Even though it is a short book, there is enough information here to make your head spin. There are facts, gossip, behind the scenes information and trivia—in other words, all you need to know.
Broadway is an integral part of American life—like apple pie and mom. There was a time when every song we heard on the radio came from a Broadway show and although the “theee-a—ter” is not what it once was, it still holds a great attraction for the gay community. Broadway, to the actor’s community, has always been the aspiration—to be in a Broadway show means that someone has arrived. Broadway is the “street of dreams”, “the Great White Way”. It is more than that, it is no longer just about good theater, it is now a way of life. Grab a copy of Rudetsky’s book and stroll down the most famous street in the world.
Some of the chapter headings include: “The Top Musical CDs You Must Own”, “The Gayest Characters on Stage” and “Broadway Insider Lingo”. I loved the chapter, “CDs You Should Own but Have Never Heard of”.
Rudetsky has written this book for the gay reader and always manages to say what is gay about anything he discusses. This is only one of the titles in “The Q Guide Series” and I suspect there will be more and more titles coming along.
There are also several quizzes in the book to test your Broadway IQ and there are some amazing facts here. Since we are in Arkansas and only have a chance to see a Broadway show when we get a road show coming through, we don’t have much opportunity to experience Broadway. The next best thing, aside from watching PBS, is this book. Grab a copy and boost your standing on what is happening on the Broadway stage. You won’t be sorry and you will feel so much more informed.
Rudetsky, Seth. “The Q Guide to Broadway”. Alyson Books, 2006.
Amos Lassen and Literary Pride
The gay community has always loved Broadway theater. Seth Rudetsky has compiled a neat little book, “The Q Guide to Broadway:” and subtitled it “Stuff You Didn’t Even Know You Wanted to Know…about the hits, flops, the Tonys, and life upon the wicked stage.”
In 174 pages he has provided a comprehensive, yet opinionated, guide to the Broadway stage. Even though it is a short book, there is enough information here to make your head spin. There are facts, gossip, behind the scenes information and trivia—in other words, all you need to know.
Broadway is an integral part of American life—like apple pie and mom. There was a time when every song we heard on the radio came from a Broadway show and although the “theee-a—ter” is not what it once was, it still holds a great attraction for the gay community. Broadway, to the actor’s community, has always been the aspiration—to be in a Broadway show means that someone has arrived. Broadway is the “street of dreams”, “the Great White Way”. It is more than that, it is no longer just about good theater, it is now a way of life. Grab a copy of Rudetsky’s book and stroll down the most famous street in the world.
Some of the chapter headings include: “The Top Musical CDs You Must Own”, “The Gayest Characters on Stage” and “Broadway Insider Lingo”. I loved the chapter, “CDs You Should Own but Have Never Heard of”.
Rudetsky has written this book for the gay reader and always manages to say what is gay about anything he discusses. This is only one of the titles in “The Q Guide Series” and I suspect there will be more and more titles coming along.
There are also several quizzes in the book to test your Broadway IQ and there are some amazing facts here. Since we are in Arkansas and only have a chance to see a Broadway show when we get a road show coming through, we don’t have much opportunity to experience Broadway. The next best thing, aside from watching PBS, is this book. Grab a copy and boost your standing on what is happening on the Broadway stage. You won’t be sorry and you will feel so much more informed.