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245	0	4	_aThe New York Times book of Broadway : _bon the aisle for the unforgettable plays of the last century / _cedited and with an introduction by Ben Brantley.
250			_a1st ed.
260			_aNew York : _bSt. Martin's Press, _c2001.
300			_axix, 268 p. : _bill. ; _c24 cm.
520			_a Ben Brantley, drama critic of "The New York Times" relives unforgettable Broadway and off-Broadway moments. Witness the night a star was born, a director's brilliant debut, a play that broke new ground, a musical that redefined the genre, and even a terrible play that ran for years. This entertaining, essential volume for anyone who loves Broadway will include a foreword from a major actor, a full introduction by Ben Brantley, drama critic of "The Times," and his choice of 100 other most important plays of the twentieth century. Each of the best 100 will include the full, original "New York Times" review by the critic of the day such as Frank Rich, Brooks Atkinson, Walter Kerr, George S. Kaufman, Alexander Woolcott and others. Cast boxes, lavish photos and statistics about the productions will complete this authoritative volume about classic Broadway theater.
650		0	_aTheater _zNew York (State) _zNew York _vReviews.
650		0	_aMusical theater _zNew York (State) _zNew York _vReviews.
700	1		_aBrantley, Ben.
856	4	2	_3Contributor biographical information _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/bios/hol054/2001041968.html
856	4	2	_3Publisher description _uhttp://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/hol042/2001041968.html
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