Bigger, Brighter, Louder
Bigger, Brighter, Louder
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The first known Chicago Tribune theater review appeared on March 25, 1853. This book showcases early reviews of actors and shows that would go on to achieve phenomenal success, including a tryout of A Raisin in the Sun with newcomer Sidney Poitier and the first major review of The Producers.
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Bigger, Brighter, Louder by Chris Jones
The first known Chicago Tribune theater review appeared on March 25, 1853. This book showcases early reviews of actors and shows that would go on to achieve phenomenal success, including a tryout of A Raisin in the Sun with newcomer Sidney Poitier and the first major review of The Producers.
"From Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Winkle in 1868, to Claudia Cassidy (the notorious critic of the '40s and '50s), to the Goodman Theatre's The Iceman Cometh with Nathan Lane in 2012, Chris Jones writes a rich and rewarding history of Chicago theaterIt's a must for any theatergoer." (Roy Leonard) "An invaluable addition to the history of our city." (Roche Schulfer, executive director of Goodman Theatre)"
Chris Jones is chief theater critic for the Chicago Tribune, where he has reviewed and commented on culture, the arts, politics, and entertainment for more than fifteen years. He is also adjunct professor at the Theatre School at DePaul University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780226059266 |
| ISBN 10 | 022605926X |
| Title | Bigger, Brighter, Louder |
| Author | Chris Jones |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The University of Chicago Press |
| Year published | 2013-10-04 |
| Number of pages | 376 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |