Jim Norton

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

New Jersey

WhenNew York Timesbestselling author and comedian Jim Norton isn't paying for massages with happy endings, or pretending to be fooled by transsexuals he picks up, he spends his time wondering what certain people would look like on fire...What do Heather Mills, the Reverend Al Sharpton, and Dr. Phil have in common? Jim Norton hates their guts. And he probably hates yours, too, especially if you're a New York Yankee, Starbucks employee, or Steve Martin.In thirty-five hilarious essays,New York Timesbestselling author and comedian Jim Norton spews bile on the people he loathes. Enjoy his blistering attacks on Derek Jeter, Hillary Clinton, fatso Al Roker, and mush-mouthed Jesse Jackson. It's utterly hilarious -- and utterly relatable if you've ever bitten a stranger's face or thrown a bottle through the TV screen while watching the news.But don't think Jim just dishes loads of shit on his self-proclaimed enemies; he is equally atrocious to himself. He savages himself for his humiliating days as a white homeboy, his balletlike spins in the outfield during a little league game, and his embarrassingly botched attempt at a celebrity shout-out while taping his new HBO stand-up series.Uncomfortably honest,I Hate Your Gutsis probably the best example of emotional vomiting you'll ever read. But there is hope; at the end of each essay, Jim generously offers helpful suggestions as to how the offender can make things right again: Eliot Spitzer: If you run for re-election, instead of shaking hands with voters, let them smell your fingers.Reverend Al Sharpton: The next time you feel the need to protest, do so dressed as an elk in Ted Nugent's backyard.Hillary Clinton: When you absolutely must make a point of laughing publicly, don't fake it. Just think of something that genuinely makes you laugh, like lowering taxes or any random male having his penis cut off.For the legions of devoted fans who know Jim Norton for his raw, sometimes brutal comedy,I Hate Your Gutsis what you've been waiting for. But even more important -- it's a great book to read while taking a shit.

I Hate Your Guts

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Brooks Atkinson

Broadway

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Janet Litherland

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

New York

With 75 Skits for Special Days

Veteran clown ministers share performance tips and anecdotes, their philosophies of clown ministry and more. 'Before and after' photos (with and without clown make-up) and other illustrations add a delightful dimension to the clowns' stories. Skits are included for any number of clowns and each is accompanied by prop lists and production notes.

Everything New and Who's Who in Clown Ministry

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Don B. Wilmeth

Kentucky

"This new and updated Guide, with over 2,700 cross-referenced entries, covers all aspects of the American theatre from its earliest history to the present. Entries include people, venues and companies scattered through the U.S., plays and musicals, and theatrical phenomena. Additionally, there are some 100 topical entries covering theatre in major U.S. cities and such disparate subjects as Asian American theatre, Chicano theatre, censorship, Filipino American theatre, one-person performances, performance art, and puppetry. Highly illustrated, the Guide is supplemented with a historical survey as introduction, a bibliography of major sources published since the first edition, and a biographical index covering over 3,200 individuals mentioned in the text."--BOOK JACKET.

The Cambridge Guide to American Theatre

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Michael Blakemore

Simon Callow

(Applause Books). Noted director Michael Blakemore is renowned for such Broadway successes as Joe Egg , Noises Off and City of Angels . In the introduction, Simon Callow says of Blakemore's book, "There have been remarkable novels of the theatre, but no other book has so truly depicted the creative anarchic excitement of acting. Next Season is the finest fictional celebration of the passionate craft of the actor ... about the demands and rewards of acting, what it takes from you, what it gives you back. Acting as work, work as possion!" "An outstanding theatre novel ... extremely readable and informative." The London Times

Next Season

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Brian Moylan

South Carolina

The Real Story Behind the Real Housewives

The Housewives

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John W. Freeman

James Levine

Peter Allen

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Alabama

Stories of the Great Operas

Here at last is the definitive opera story collection, the only one now authorized by the Metropolitan Opera. Written by the associate editor of Opera News magazine, the volume includes the complete plots of 150 different operas, biographical information on all of the 72 composers represented, easy access to the stories through both a table of contents and an index, and a foreword by Peter Allen.

The Metropolitan Opera

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David Mamet

Ex-library copy with typical internal stamps/markings; used, well-worn copy

A Play

In a terrifyingly short time, a male college instructor and his female student descend from a discussion of her grades into a modern reprise of the Inquisition. Innocuous remarks suddenly turn damning. Socratic dialogue gives way to heated assault. And the relationship between a somewhat fatuous teacher and his seemingly hapless pupil turns into a fiendishly accurate X ray of the mechanisms of power, censorship, and abuse.

Oleanna

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Ronald Harwood

Typescript, undated. Heavily marked with colored ink and highlighter by the videographer. Used by The New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive on Dec. 26, 1996, when videotaping the stage production at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York, N.Y. The production opened on Oct. 17, 1996, and was directed by David Jones. It starred Ed Harris, Elizabeth Marvel, and Daniel Massey, who portrayed the German orchestra conductor Wilhelm Furtwängler.

Taking Sides

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Hardback is in overall excellent condition, but has cosmetic wear. My books come from a smoke free household and will be packaged with care.

Please feel free to message me with any questions, offers or requests for additional information or photographs at anytime. #Segaloff #Kimmel #Romantic #performingarts #arts #hardcover #nonfiction 

Missouri

Describes twenty-two romantic movies, from "Brief Encounter" to "Wuthering Heights," and shows a love scene from each one

Isn't It Romantic

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Tori Sharp

Massachusetts

Two hilarious best friends create their very own podcast in this feel-good middle grade graphic novel about making the spotlight your own, from the author of Just Pretend. Lights, Curtains...Podcast! Best friends Clay and Kyle can't help but inject fun into everything. Whether they're goofing off backstage during a performance or making rib-tickling jokes at an open mic, these two are always ready to make people laugh! Now Clay's hoping to shift her improv skills to the stage in her middle school's production of Gals and Dolls, which means spending even more time with her crush, Dania. But Clay's boisterous humor doesn't sit well with the director, who has ZERO tolerance for fun. Clay, however, refuses to be boring! She and Kyle are eager to bring their comedic talents into the spotlight, but school musicals are too serious, open mics are too long... And that's when it hits them--they should start a podcast! But with rehearsals to attend, new episodes to record, and time running out for Clay to ask a certain someone to the eighth-grade dance, will Clay and Kyle be able to do it all?

Stand up! (a Graphic Novel)

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Here is an original and exciting look at the fascinating world of sound and music. Superb real-life photographs of instruments ranging from zithers and panpipes to electric guitars and synthesizers offer a unique "eyewitness" view of ancient and contemporary music. See how strings vibrate to make a note sound, how an invisible "column" of air sounds a pipe, which instrument resembles a peacock, how sousaphone players wear their instruments. Learn who invented an important new key system, how to master the bagpipes, why pipe organs have "ears" and "mouths", and why French horns are "doubled up". Discover how a vegetable gourd charms snakes, why tangled fingers led to the invention of the piano, why spiders add a "buzz" to xylophones, where reindeer toe-bones were used as whistles, and much, much more!

Music

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From the American Indian sun dance to the Zulu marriage dance, from the ballets of Ballanchine to the disco craze--dance is a part of almost every culture of the world. As ritual, as celebration, and as art, dance is both exotic and traditional, primitive and modern. This stunning exploration of this most visual of art forms is brimming over with richly detailed sets and costumes and photos of memorable performers and their techniques. A 75th Eyewitness volume with truly universal appeal.  

Dance

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Maryland

The 50 Most Unforgettable Actresses of the Studio Era

Sexy, stylish, and powerfulfrom Lillian Gish to Katharine Hepburn, Myrna Loy to Lauren Bacall, Jean Harlow to Grace Kelly, each of the legendary actresses featured in this book left an indelible mark in film history and define roles for women on and off the screen. Produced by Turner Classic Movies, this playful and definitive guide to fifty unforgettable actresses mirrors the focus of a month-long film festival on the channel. The life and accomplishments of each actress is celebrated in an insightful career overview, accompanied by an annotated list of essential films, filmographies, behind the scenes facts and style notes, Academy Award wins and nominations. Full of delightful trivia, film stills, posters, and glamorous photos, Leading Ladies pays tribute to the most charismatic, enduring, and elegant actresses of the silver screen.

Leading Ladies

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Vintage 1955 The Principle of Theatre Art. Worn copy. Damage to the spine but no damage on inside other than some highlighting and a few names in the front 

Florida

Principles of Theatre Art ✨vintage 1955✨

Ted Sennett

North Carolina

The Musicals of Broadway

Broadway. The very word is magical, conjuring up lush melodies, exhilarating dances, and star-making performances. From the first American musical theater production in the late nineteenth century to the newest Broadway show, Song and Dance: The Musicals of Broadway offers a compelling look at the influences that have shaped musical theater. Each theatrical period is covered in illuminating detail, and representative musicals and performers from every era are brought to life with a lively, knowledgeable discussion of the creation, trials, and successes of each show. -- Filled with posters, playbills, and photographs of the people who brought each musical to life -- Each show has a special box that lists the creators, cast members, and performance run of the original production -- The author's wit, insight, and deep love of musical theater make this volume a must-have for every Broadway fan

Song and Dance

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Sarah Ruhl

Oregon

On Umbrellas and Sword Fights, Parades and Dogs, Fire Alarms, Children, and Theater

100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write is an incisive, idiosyncratic collection on life and theater from major American playwright Sarah Ruhl.

This is a book in which chimpanzees, Chekhov, and child care are equally at home. A vibrant, provocative examination of the possibilities of the theater, it is also a map to a very particular artistic sensibility, and an unexpected guide for anyone who has chosen an artist's life.

Sarah Ruhl is a mother of three and one of America's best-known playwrights. She has written a stunningly original book of essays whose concerns range from the most minimal and personal subjects to the most encompassing matters of art and culture. The titles themselves speak to the volume's uniqueness: "On lice," "On sleeping in the theater," "On motherhood and stools (the furniture kind)," "Greek masks and Bell's palsy."

100 Essays I Don't Have Time to Write

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The Sound of Two Hands Clapping

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Charles Strouse

A Broadway Memoir

Just about everyone who can hum knows and loves Charles Strouse’s music. He composed some of the most successful shows in Broadway history (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, and Golden Boy); wrote the film score for Bonnie and Clyde as well as the unforgettable theme song for All in the Family; has been sampled by one of today’s biggest rap stars--Jay-Z, in the Grammy-winning Hard Knock Life; and his songs have been sung by musical greats from Frank Sinatra to Ray Charles to Barbra Streisand.
Timed to coincide with public celebrations of his 80th birthday, Put on a Happy Face grants an insider’s glimpse of Broadway, Hollywood, and beyond. With sparkling wit, Strouse relates the behind-the-curtain stories of his remarkable achievements, and tells fascinating tales about the people he’s worked with along the way, including Butterfly McQueen, Gower Champion, Sammy Davis Jr., Lauren Bacall, Mel Brooks, Clifford Odets, Warren Beatty, Hal Prince and Carol Burnett.
Strouse is a musical-theater legend who is as entertaining on the page as his work is on the stage!


Put on a Happy Face

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Published 1980, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket 

Profiles in Entertainment 

Show People

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Texas

An Uncensored, Unauthorized History

The Simpsons is one of the most successful shows to ever run on television. From its first moment on air, the series's rich characters, subversive themes, and layered humor resounded deeply with audiences both young and old who wanted more from their entertainment than what was being meted out at the time by the likes of Full House, Growing Pains, and Family Matters. Spawned as an animated short on The Tracy Ullman Show - mere filler on the way to commercial breaks - the series grew from a controversial cult favorite to a mainstream powerhouse, and after nineteen years the residents of Springfield no longer simply hold up a mirror to our way of life: they have ingrained themselves into it. John Ortved's oral history will be the first-ever look behind the scenes at the creation and day-to-day running of The Simpsons, as told by many of the people who made it: among them writers, animators, producers, and network executives. It's an intriguing yet hilarious tale, full of betrayal, ambition, and love. Like the family it depicts, the show's creative forces have been riven by dysfunction from the get-go - outsize egos clashing with studio executives and one another over credit for and control of a pop-culture institution. Contrary to popular belief, The Simpsons did not spring out of one man's brain, fully formed, like a hilarious Athena. Its inception was a process, with many parents, and this book tells the story.

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Everything New and Who's Who in Clown Ministry

Don B. Wilmeth

The Cambridge Guide to American Theatre

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David Mamet

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Ronald Harwood

Taking Sides

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Principles of Theatre Art ✨vintage 1955✨

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The Sound of Two Hands Clapping

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