The Street Where I Live: The Story Of My Fair Lady, Gigi And Camelot
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Behind the glittering curtain of Broadway's golden age lies a story of genius, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of perfection — and Alan Jay Lerner was there for all of it. The Street Where I Live is a captivating memoir by the legendary lyricist and librettist, chronicling the creation of three of the twentieth century's most beloved musical triumphs: My Fair Lady, Gigi, and Camelot. With candid wit and disarming charm, Lerner details the turbulent partnerships, creative breakthroughs, and near-disasters that shaped each production, offering an unparalleled insider's account of theatrical history in the making. Lerner's prose is as lyrical as his celebrated libretti — sharp, anecdotal, and suffused with a showman's instinct for drama. He presents vivid portraits of his legendary collaborators, including composer Frederick Loewe and the incomparable Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, while also confronting the personal sacrifices that genius so often demands. A compelling testament to the art of storytelling through song, this memoir leaves the reader wondering: what extraordinary creative alchemy, never to be repeated, made those three musicals truly immortal?
Author: Alan Jay Lerner
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Behind the glittering curtain of Broadway's golden age lies a story of genius, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of perfection — and Alan Jay Lerner was there for all of it. The Street Where I Live is a captivating memoir by the legendary lyricist and librettist, chronicling the creation of three of the twentieth century's most beloved musical triumphs: My Fair Lady, Gigi, and Camelot. With candid wit and disarming charm, Lerner details the turbulent partnerships, creative breakthroughs, and near-disasters that shaped each production, offering an unparalleled insider's account of theatrical history in the making. Lerner's prose is as lyrical as his celebrated libretti — sharp, anecdotal, and suffused with a showman's instinct for drama. He presents vivid portraits of his legendary collaborators, including composer Frederick Loewe and the incomparable Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews, while also confronting the personal sacrifices that genius so often demands. A compelling testament to the art of storytelling through song, this memoir leaves the reader wondering: what extraordinary creative alchemy, never to be repeated, made those three musicals truly immortal?