Performing Arts

Folger Shakespeare Library: the world's leading center for Shakespeare studies. Each edition includes: Freshly edited text based on the best early printe...

Moviegoers know her as the housekeeper in White Christmas, the nurse in Now, Voyager, and the crotchety choir director in Sister Act. This book, filled wit...

The ultimate collection of 1,500 facts about the world’s toughest and most awesome man. Finally, the wait is over. The most comprehensive collection of ...

Shapiro Presents In-depth Conversations With Twenty Leading Women Of Broadway. He Selected Tony Award-winning Stars Who Have Spent The Majority Of Their Car...

Based on the author's previous guides to a 10-touchstone method of grief therapy, this book takes an inspirational approach to the material, presenting the ...

"It's mind-blowing to me how utterly far gone Steve-O was, and how he looks back on it in this book with such intelligence, humor, and searing honesty. What...

Hamlet in the graveyard, musing over the skull of Yorick the jester; Juliet on her balcony and Romeo in the courtyard below, exchanging rapturous reflection...

What makes good drama? How does drama matter in our lives? One of America's most respected writers reminds us of the secret powers of the play. Pulitzer P...

The Wall Street Journal Bestseller! Updated to include Steve Jobs's iPad and iPad2 launch presentations “The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs reveals ...

The Beatles: 365 Days is a dazzling photographic survey-in 425 black-and-white and color images, most of which are rarely or never before seen-that follows...

Looks At American Film Comedy From Charlie Chaplin To The Work Of Judd Apatow, Covering Such Legends As W.c. Fields, Billy Wilder, And The Cohen Brothers. I...

The compelling, inspiring, and comically sublime New York Times bestseller about one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tu...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Award-winning actor Alan Alda tells the fascinating story of his quest to learn how to communicate better, and to teach other...

Bryan Cranston Landed His First Role At Seven, When His Father Cast Him In A United Way Commercial. Acting Was Clearly The Boy's Destiny, Until One Day His ...

Discusses the history of the fictional family, including Tony Soprano's childhood and life as part of the Soprano family, and provides information about the...

Every significant Star Wars character, creature, location, battle, droid and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia.Packed full of information, stunning images...

A Bustle Book to Know in October An InStyle 10 Books You Won't Be Able to Put Down This OctoberSIX FRIENDS THAT BECAME A FAMILY.A TELEVISION SHOW THAT BECA...

Foreword by John BoyegaJust in time for the next blockbuster, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, this unique and beautifully designed compendium with removable feat...

On their 30th anniversary, the surviving Pythons—John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin—reminisce about their collaboration,...

Uproarious Advice And Never-before-seen Color Photos From Drag Queen Extraordinaire Bianca Del Rio.Categories: Politics & Social Sciences SociologyRefer...

Now the FX limited series Fosse/Verdon starring Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams with Lin-Manuel Miranda executive producing. “Wasson is a smart and s...

Martin Mcdonagh. Film Released 10th November, 2017.Categories: Humor & Entertainment Performing ArtsGeneral

Learn about the visual and performing arts in The Movie Book.\Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simp...

Gain access to a personal collection of 101 highly effective drama games and activities suitable for children or adults. Sections include improvisation, mim...

Comedy Legend Carol Burnett Tells The Hilarious Behind-the-scenes Story Of Her Iconic Weekly Variety Series, The Carol Burnett Show. Who But Carol Burnett H...

This illustrated critical survey of the Academy Award-winning writer and director's career, covering everything from her groundbreaking music videos throug...

The definitive biography of a fascinating and paradoxical figure, one of the most influential artists of his--or any--age To this day, mention the name "...

The Essential Guide to the Cameraman's Craft Since its initial publication in 1973, Cinematography has become the guidebook for filmmakers. Based on their...

Norman Jewison Directed Some Of The Most Iconic And Beloved Films Of An Era, From In The Heat Of The Night And The Thomas Crown Affair To Jesus Christ Super...

”To be young, good-looking, healthy, famous, comparatively rich and happy is surely going against nature.” When Joe Orton (1933–1967) wrote those words in h...

Rita Hayworth dancing by candlelight; Elizabeth Taylor tenderly wrapping him in her Pashmina scarf; streaking for Sir Laurence Olivier in a drafty English c...

In Foley Is Good, Mick Foley — former Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation, aka Cactus Jack, Dude Love, and Mankind — picks up right where his s...

"Just when you think there aren't anymore books to write about filmmaking, here comes D.B. Gilles' The Portable Film School: a wonderful on-paper process ...

Since the first screening of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of "Middle-earth" to millions...

In 1975, Four Teenagers Gathered In A Kitchen In Dublin To Discuss Forming A Band. The Drum Kit Just About Fit Into The Room, The Lead Guitarist Had A Homem...

In The Comedians, comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff brings to life a century of American comedy with real-life characters, forgotten stars, mainstream heroes...

Firebrand Ny Times Columnist And Bestselling Author Lindy West Unpacks The Beloved Rom-coms And Cult Classics We Love In Order To Dissect The Culture We've ...

A behind-the-scenes look at the rise and fall of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour — the provocative, politically charged program that shocked the censor...

first Time In Paperback: The Landmark Biography Of One Of Hollywood's Last Bigger-than-life Stars library Journal buford, A National Public Radio Comment...

One of the most popular television and cultural icons ever, Regis Philbin has been entertaining television audiences for more than fifty years—as a belove...

Jenna Fischer's Hollywood journey began at the age of 22 when she moved to Los Angeles from her hometown of St. Louis. With a theater degree in hand, she wa...

Passion to Dance is the story of the National Ballet of Canada — the people who dreamt the company into existence, the determination needed to keep it af...

In May 2012, Bestselling Author Neil Gaiman Delivered The Commencement Address At Philadelphia's University Of The Arts, In Which He Shared His Thoughts Abo...

Eat What You Watch Recreates More Than 40 Recipes From Classic And Cult FilmsCategories: Humor & EntertainmentPerforming Arts

After More Than Forty Years Of Interviewing Celebrities Of All Kinds, The Most Important Woman In The History Of Television Journalism Has Turned Her Gift F...

A lavish look at the real world—both the secret history and the behind-the-scenes drama—of the spellbinding Emmy Award-winning Masterpiece TV series Do...

from Snow White To Shrek, From Fred Flintstone To Spongebob Squarepants, The Design Of A Character Conveys Personality Before A Single Word Of Dialogue Is...

Hollywood Blockbusters : Historical Dimensions / Steve Neale -- Following The Money In America's Sunniest Company Town : Some Notes On The Political Economy...