Overview
What does a producer actually do? How does one travel from that great
idea for a show to a smash hit opening night on Broadway? John Breglio
cannot guarantee you a hit, but he does take the reader on a fascinating
journey behind the curtains where he himself once stood as a child,
dreaming about the theatre. Part memoir, part handbook, Behind the
Curtains is a road map to the hows and wherefores, the dos and don'ts of
producing a Broadway play, written by a Broadway veteran with more than
40 years of experience. This comprehensive and highly informative book
features practical analysis and concepts for the producer-and is filled
with entertaining anecdotes from Breglio's illustrious career as a
leading theatrical lawyer and producer. Breglio recounts not only his
first-hand knowledge of the crucial legal and business issues faced by a
producer, but also his experiences behind the scenes with literally
hundreds of producers, playwrights, composers, and directors, including
such theatre luminaries as Michael Bennett, Joe Papp, Stephen Sondheim,
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Patti Lupone, August Wilson, and Mel Brooks.
Whether you are a working or aspiring producer, an investor, or are just
curious about the backstage reality of the theater, Breglio shares his
knowledge and experience of the industry, conveying practical
information set against the real-life stories of those who have devoted
their lives to the craft.