{"product_id":"on-broadway-isbn-9780847848249","title":"On Broadway","description":"A visual and oral history of the past twenty years of theater, \u003ci\u003eOn Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e pulls back the curtain to reveal the creative process involved in bringing a Broadway show to the stage and into the public consciousness through the words of Broadway’s most famous personalities and the art of SpotCo.  The art created for a show provides audiences with a tangible, visual, and emotional connection with the theatrical experience. This collection of hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos, concept art, and posters, as well as personal anecdotes by and with some of Broadway’s most beloved stars, including John Leguizamo, Berry Gordy, Alison Bechdel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Ruffalo, Patrick Stewart, Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Harvey Fierstein, Sting, Dolly Parton, Neil LaBute, Cherry Jones, and more serves as the document of record of the shows and performers that have graced New York stages for the past two decades. Stories and art cover working with Jonathan Larson’s family and the producers on the campaign for Rent; Nicole Kidman on her decision to bare all during her photo shoot for \u003ci\u003eThe Blue Room\u003c\/i\u003e; selling the hip-hop Hamilton; and collaborating with the legendary Kander and Ebb on their revival of \u003ci\u003eChicago\u003c\/i\u003e, in addition to stories about shows such as \u003ci\u003eAnnie Get Your Gun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYoung Frankenstein\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFreak\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAvenue Q\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShrek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePippin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElaine Stritch: At Liberty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGypsy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKinky Boots\u003c\/i\u003e.\"The secrets of Broadway theatre are laid bare in this lush coffee-table book . . . As titles pop and colors snap on the page, it's like looking at a behind-the-scene history of the Broadway scene. \u003cb\u003eThis is a delight for theatre lovers and anyone interested in the artistic design process itself\u003c\/b\u003e.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003ePUBLISHERS WEEKLY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eOn Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e] is a revelation. One of the best I’ve ever seen on our passion - the theatre.\u003cb\u003e Elegant, insightful, personal, and just plain gorgeous\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eJOEL GREY\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\"Peek behind the curtains at some of the most colorful - and brilliant - marketing razzle-dazzle to ever light up the New York nighttime sky in Drew Hodges' \u003ci\u003eOn Broadway: From Rent to Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003ea lovely coffee-table book bursting with color, overflowing with photos and packed with stars\u003c\/b\u003e, and all about bringing Broadway's biggest shows to life in the past 20 years.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003ePARADE MAGAZINE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFilled with more stars and backstage stories than an opening night party at Sardi's\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOn Broadway: From Rent to Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e shines a spotlight on the last 20 years of hits!\"\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e-ART DAILY \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA full-service extravaganza of a coffee-table book that reveals how Broadway has changed the cultural conversation\u003c\/b\u003e. Brimming with insider dish from on- and offstage talent, \u003ci\u003eOn Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e unveils a treasure trove of previously unseen posters and provocative promotional campaigns, a delightful what-if of alternate realities for now-iconic shows. Its behind-the-scenes anecdotes and strategies give fascinating insights into how the some of Broadway’s most intriguing projects unfolded, and the twists and turns beloved and controversial shows took on their path to (mostly) success.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e-THE HUFFINGTON POST\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating history of Broadway theatre\u003c\/b\u003e. Drew Hodges has done a wonderful job of collecting hundreds of posters and ads as well as memories in one place to build the story of Broadway. . . \u003cb\u003eThe book is so beautifully manufactured\u003c\/b\u003e with hundreds of stunning photographs that it's a pleasure to hold it in your hands.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eTHE WASHINGTON BOOK REVIEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eFor many people, name a show and the first image that pops to mind is the poster\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eOn Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e turns the creation of those posters into a thumbnail sketch of the Great White Way for the past two decades. \u003cb\u003eIt's a reminder that working in the theater can mean a lot more than just performing on stage - anyone with a passion for theater can find a role they're suited for\u003c\/b\u003e, from being the 'suit' (legal representation) to an artist that captures the spirit of a show in a poster.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eStageNotes.net\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eDrew Hodges's visual and oral history of Broadway's best productions is a must-have for musical-theater geeks\u003c\/b\u003e. Illustrated with posters and \u003ci\u003ePlaybill\u003c\/i\u003e artwork (2004's \u003ci\u003eLa Cage aux Folles \u003c\/i\u003eis a highlight), [\u003ci\u003eOn Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e is] an insightful peek into the staging of the unforgettable - and forgotten - shows of the past two decades.\" \u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eOUT.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA perfect addition to the coffee table of every theater lover\u003c\/b\u003e, [\u003ci\u003eOn Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e] is full of photographs, posters, concept drawings and personal anecdotes from stars of the stage. SpotCo, the ad agency responsible for promoting many of the biggest theatrical campaigns of the past two decades, offers\u003cb\u003e an intimate glimpse into the design process that captures the spirit of a show and captivates theatergoers\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e-\u003ci\u003eM\u0026amp;V Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOn Broadway: From Rent to Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a picture book for your coffee table\u003c\/b\u003e. Written by Drew Hodges, the founder of Broadway advertising agency SpotCo - the place that works tirelessly to translate the meaning of a show to theatregoers looking to buy tickets - the tome takes readers through 20 years of theatre (in show posters)\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -Playbill.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The creators of artwork used to promote Broadway shows are often unheralded, even though they create images that forever endear audiences to their respective productions. \u003cb\u003eNow, with the publication of this lush coffee table book by design firm founder Drew Hodges, these creators finally get their due\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eOn Broadway: From Rent to Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e traces the last 20 years of Broadway through interviews, photos, and art - highlighting the visuals behind hits from \u003ci\u003eChicago\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eKinky Boots\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eHamilton\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e-METROSOURCE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrew Hodges\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of SpotCo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Sedaris\u003c\/b\u003e is the internationally renowned author of books including \u003ci\u003eNaked\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMe Talk Pretty One Day\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChip Kidd\u003c\/b\u003e is a preeminent designer and author.The Posters and Art of Spotco","brand":"Rizzoli","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303265358053,"sku":"NP9780847848249","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780847848249.jpg?v=1767734079","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/on-broadway-isbn-9780847848249","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}