THE BROADWAY DIARIES: 30 Years from Aisle to Stage

 

Ever wonder about the person who just handed you a Playbill?

 

Of course not.

Ushers, ticket takers, those who work the front of the house on Broadway are often the unsung workers of the Great White Way. But in this heartfelt, funny, informative memoir of Broadway’s past, readers will get to know what it really takes to raise that curtain.

The stories here will answer such burning questions as:

What made Kathleen Turner nearly stop the show during a performance of The Graduate?

 

What night was Taboo sold out?

What star misspelled an iconic word while on stage at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee?

 

Are there ghosts on Broadway, and where—and who--do they haunt?

What’s the oldest still-operating theatre on Broadway, and what was its first show?

 

Name your favorite modern-day Mama Rose? Tyne, Bernadette, Patti?

How many theatres has the revival of Chicago played? It’s a trick question.

Who was your favorite Broadway Hedwig?

THE BROADWAY DIARIES is a glimpse at a Broadway rarely seen, the shared experience of a group of people from all walks of life who come to their aisles, ready to seat the patrons, sometimes just for a Wednesday matinee, often working an entire run of the show, or staying on for years. Forget the critics, if you want to know how audiences really feel about a play or musical? Ask the usher.

They’ll also tell you where the restrooms are.

 

THE SHADOW DIARIES: A Year in the Life of a Rescue Dog

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Meet Shadow, a beautiful Black Labrador/Greyhound mix, a dog with a sweet temperament and a need for speed. He has a few things to say…more than a few, actually. An entire year’s worth! Welcome to The Shadow Diaries

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In this heartfelt, funny, and ultimately inspiring memoir, Shadow recounts the first year that he came to live with his two Daddies, known as DJ and DS. Since they rescued him from the SPCA, Shadow chronicled his life in a weekly series of diary entries, first posted as a Facebook blog, and complied in this humorous book. From getting settled in his new home, to his Daddies learning his quirks (there are many!), to celebrations and holidays and road trips, Shadow experienced so much.

 

Now, all those of his adventures have been compiled together in this volume, representing a progression of three lives sharing their days, their nights, laughing and bonding with every passing season.

 

Along the way, Shadow shares stories of other dogs and how he met his extended family. He even sings songs! He narrates the story of a wedding. He learns about art and about theatre. But what he most likes are his daily walks. By day, he has lots of energy and loves to play “Triple Fetch.” At night, though, he enjoys snouncing. It’s a word he made up.

 

Filled with poignancy, humor, and heart, THE SHADOW DIARIES will restore your faith in all the good that exists in the world. Shadow’s unique story is an expression of the joys we seek in our lives. This insightful pup reveals what we all know in our souls. Indeed, this Shadow knows the secret to life.

 

The final entry reveals Shadow’s ultimate truth. But as he sings at one point, “Let’s start at the very beginning.” It’s a very good place to start.

 

A dog can change your life. Your life can rescue his.

 

FULLY ILLUSTRATED, WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF SHADOW AND HIS ADVENTURES, PLUS TESMONIALS FROM 25 OF HIS BEST DOG FRIENDS AND FAMILY!