Broadway, one of New York’s—and the world’s—most recognizable industries, is at a standstill. With its doors closed, fans across the globe are looking for a chance to reconnect with some of their favorite stars and shows. Luckily, New York Post theater columnist Michael Riedel’s second book, SINGULAR SENSATION: The Triumph of Broadway (Avid Reader Press, On-Sale: November 10, ISBN 9781501166631) offers an insider’s look at some of the business’s most influential and genre-defining acts, featuring gripping behind-the-scenes accounts of shows such as Rent, Angels in America, Chicago,
The Lion King, and The Producers—shows that changed the history of the American theater.
Broadway has triumphs and disasters, but the show always goes on.
Michael Riedel presents the drama behind every mega-hit or shocking flop, bringing readers into high-stakes premieres, fraught rehearsals, tough contract negotiations, intense Tony Award battles, and more. From the bitter feuds to the surprising collaborations, all the intrigue of a revolutionary era in the Theater District is packed into SINGULAR SENSATION.
Bring the book and have it signed by the author on Tuesday, September 28th at 7pm.