Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz

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Publisher : Momentum
ISBN 13 : 1760301485
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (63 download)

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Book Synopsis Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz by : Stephen MacLean

Download or read book Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz written by Stephen MacLean and published by Momentum. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The composer of 'I Honestly Love You', 'I Go to Rio' and 'I Still Call Australia Home' led a classic show business life. Peter Allen's performances at the height of his career in London, New York and Los Angeles were nothing less than spectacular, drawing rave reviews, cult crowds, and an ever-increasing network of friends which boasted Bette Midler, Richard Gere and Harry Connick Jnr. With 'talent' stamped all over him and a jump-start, whirlwind marriage to Liza Minnelli, Allen had a one-way ticket to the Big Time. What could be further from his humble beginnings in country Australia than the legendary performances in his heyday that, as one critic wrote, 'would have scandalised any decade other than the 70s'? Peter Allen: the Boy from Oz is an insider's look at the man – his fame, image, artistry and survival. Stephen MacLean follows the fascinating and complex trajectory of Allen's stardom, from his rise through the gender-blurred scramble of the 70s to become part of the popular mainstream, developing as a songwriter in his own right. Out of the spotlight, Allen was held dear by many for his vivacity and humour, and onstage for his powerhouse performances, the trademark high energy tirelessness and camp banter never failing to bring the house down. Allen's life and times are faithfully brought to life through interviews with the people who knew and loved him best.

The boy from Oz [DVD]

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Peter Allen

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Publisher : Delilah Books
ISBN 13 : 9780933328570
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (285 download)

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Download or read book Peter Allen written by David Smith and published by Delilah Books. This book was released on 1983 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Steady Rain

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Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429995955
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Book Synopsis A Steady Rain by : Keith Huff

Download or read book A Steady Rain written by Keith Huff and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joey and Denny have been best friends since kindergarten, and after working together for several years as policemen in Chicago, they are practically family: Joey helps out with Denny's wife and kids; Denny keeps Joey away from the bottle. But when a domestic disturbance call takes a turn for the worse, their friendship is put on the line. The result is a difficult journey into a moral gray area where trust and loyalty struggle for survival against a sobering backdrop of pimps, prostitutes, and criminal lowlifes. A dark duologue filled with sharp storytelling and biting repartee, A Steady Rain explores the complexities of a lifelong bond tainted by domestic affairs, violence, and the rough streets of Chicago.

The Boy from Oz

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Publisher : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Boy from Oz written by Peter Allen and published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We proudly present Piano/Vocal selections for this Tony-nominated blockbuster Broadway musical starring Hugh Jackman. Subtitled "From Down Under to Over the Top," The Boy from Oz tells the true story of acclaimed entertainer and Oscar-winning songwriter Peter Allen, from his humble beginnings in the Australian Outback, through his discovery by Judy Garland and his marriage to her daughter Liza Minnelli, to his rise to international celebrity. Our deluxe songbook features stunning full-page, full-color photos from the Broadway production, and 15 fantastic songs: Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) * Bi-Coastal * Come Save Me * Don't Cry Out Loud * Everything Old Is New Again * I Go to Rio * I Honestly Love You * I Still Call Australia Home * I'd Rather Leave While I'm in Love * If You Were Wondering * The Lives of Me * Love Don't Need a Reason * Not the Boy Next Door * Quiet Please, There's a Lady on Stage * You and Me.

The Cambridge Companion to the Musical

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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107114748
Total Pages : 503 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (71 download)

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Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to the Musical by : William A. Everett

Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Musical written by William A. Everett and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-09-21 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expanded and updated edition of this acclaimed, wide-ranging survey of musical theatre in New York, London, and elsewhere.

The Boy from Oz

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ISBN 13 : 9781741665635
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (656 download)

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I Am My Own Wife

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Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 1429998636
Total Pages : 117 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Book Synopsis I Am My Own Wife by : Doug Wright

Download or read book I Am My Own Wife written by Doug Wright and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2004-02-09 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Am My Own Wife is the winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. From the Obie Award-winning author of Quills comes this acclaimed one-man show, which explores the astonishing true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. A transvestite and celebrated antiques dealer who successfully navigated the two most oppressive regimes of the past century-the Nazis and the Communists--while openly gay and defiantly in drag, von Mahlsdorf was both hailed as a cultural hero and accused of colluding with the Stasi. In an attempt to discern the truth about Charlotte, Doug Wright has written "at once a vivid portrait of Germany in the second half of the twentieth century, a morally complex tale about what it can take to be a survivor, and an intriguing meditation on everything from the obsession with collecting to the passage of time" (Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times).

A Madhouse in Goa

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Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780573622915
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (229 download)

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Download or read book A Madhouse in Goa written by Martin Sherman and published by Samuel French, Inc.. This book was released on 1998 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Live at the Continental

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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1465332332
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (653 download)

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Book Synopsis Live at the Continental by : Steve Ostrow

Download or read book Live at the Continental written by Steve Ostrow and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2007-08-27 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Live at the Continental’...The inside story of the world famous Continental Baths I built the Continental Baths in 1968 and discovered Bette Midler in 1969. The Baths were not only an expression of sexual liberation, but also heralded in a rebirth of Cabaret in the city of New York. Artists of the ilk of Barry Manilow, Manhattan Transfer, Peter Allen, Margaret Whiting, Melba Moore, Liz Torres, Patti LaBelle and countless others in addition to Bette got their first big break at the Continental Baths. The Baths and I are the subject of several chapters in the latest biography of Bette called Bette (1995 Birch Lane press, Carol Publishing Group). The Baths and I have also been extensively written about in Bette’s own book, A View From A Broad, Barry Manilow’s autobiography My Sweet Life; James Gavin’s Intimate Nights; The Golden Age of Cabaret, Stephen Maclean’s The Boy From Oz, and countless other books depicting the age of sexual revolution etc. In addition the Baths were the subject of a major motion picture The Ritz, which was released in the late seventies. The Continental was a phenomenon that came out of a pre-AIDS world that we will probably never experience again. But more than just being a bathhouse and showplace, the Baths were a place where people came out of their closets and found out who they were. It was the first gay establishment to treat gay people as equals and not exploit them. It was instrumental in having the laws against homosexuality rescinded and gave birth, along with Stonewall, to a whole generation where gay was in. Beyond that it ushered in an era of sexual liberation and alternative lifestyles that, to this day, has never been equaled. I feel that it is now time for me to tell the whole story of the Baths for the first time. The inside story of how and why it came about, and the whole subculture is engendered. But far from being just another chronicle of a bygone era, and as I was a rather prominent fellow in the gay world, having been crowned ‘King Queen’ in a 16-page Rolling Stone article, I also relate my own life story, leading up to what motivated me to create such a place and the ramifications it had on myself and my family as I, too, was liberated together with the Baths. Much has been written about the Baths, but the story of how it came about---the 200 raids by the New York Police Department; the pressures from the Mafia; the famous people who visited it; the relationships that were formed; the drug culture that existed in the city; the political upheaval in the city of New York---all of this has never been revealed. During the 8 years that the Continental was in vogue, over 1 million people a year came through its doors. I believe that there is a large market for this book in the gay world, where it is internationally famous, and in the straight world, because of the prominence of its stars. The gay population of the US, using Kinsey’s formula of about 10% to 16% of the population, would be well over 20 million. Latest census figures show that 25% of that population is over the age of 40. These 5 million people, I would presume, would be our primary target. The book, however, would not only appeal to those who lived through the 70’s, but also to the young amongst us to whom the 70’s, the Baths and Bette Midler represent a fascinating golden era that they will never experience, but can only read about. Woven through the book is my own journey as I simultaneously pursued an operatic career, having sung with some of the most famous opera stars in the world in Germany, France, the United States, Canada and Australia. I also try to explore and share the confusion and frustrations I have felt as a bisexual, not understood by the gay or the straight world.

33 Variations

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Publisher : Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780822223924
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (239 download)

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Book Synopsis 33 Variations by : Moisés Kaufman

Download or read book 33 Variations written by Moisés Kaufman and published by Dramatists Play Service, Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: A mother coming to terms with her daughter. A composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they're separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama

Advanced Rock Climbing

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Publisher : Mountaineers Books
ISBN 13 : 1680510134
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (85 download)

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Book Synopsis Advanced Rock Climbing by : Topher Donahue

Download or read book Advanced Rock Climbing written by Topher Donahue and published by Mountaineers Books. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The old way of climbing was systematic, methodical, and consistent. Now it’s anything goes, reacting to every situation differently.” —Tommy Caldwell • For skilled climbers who want to push to the next level • Tips and advice from Tommy Caldwell, Steph Davis, Lynn Hill, Alex Honnold and more of the world’s best climbers • 250 color photographs and 12 illustrations Advanced Rock Climbing: Expert Skills and Techniques is for good climbers who want to get even better—from training to gear, sport climbing to multi-pitch efficiency, and beyond. Each chapter has detailed advice from some of the world’s best climbers and guides—Tommy Caldwell, Angela Hawse, Justen Sjong, Steph Davis, Sonny Trotter, Alex Honnold, Lynn Hill, and more. Through clear, step-by-step instruction, detailed color photographs, and hard-earned wisdom, this new guide helps strong climbers increase their speed on multi-pitch climbs, conserve energy on big faces, train for tendon strength, improvise self-rescue, and more. Advanced Rock Climbing is for someone who has been climbing for several years and aspires to transition from intermediate to advanced levels, experienced climbers who are stuck in a rut, and naturally talented climbers who are climbing high grades but who may not have the experience to go further safely.

The River

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ISBN 13 : 9781559364881
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (648 download)

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Download or read book The River written by Jez Butterworth and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bewitching new play from the award-winning author of Broadway hit Jerusalem.

The Australian Musical

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Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1760872644
Total Pages : 1053 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (68 download)

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Book Synopsis The Australian Musical by : Peter Pinne

Download or read book The Australian Musical written by Peter Pinne and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2019-11-05 with total page 1053 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musical theatre has a special place in the hearts of Australians. Whether it is The Boy from Oz, Bran Nue Dae or Muriel's Wedding, we love to see Australian stories on the big stage with all the glamour, energy and vibrancy a musical can offer. However magical they are on stage, performances leave behind few traces. Australia has a rich, hidden history of achievement in musical theatre which is now largely forgotten. Drawing on their long careers in musical performance, and extensive research in public and private collections, Peter Wyllie Johnston and Peter Pinne have compiled a definitive account of the history of musical theatre in Australia. From small amateur performances in the early days, to international achievements, to the new wave of Australian musicals from the 1990s right through to the explosion of creativity in the 21st century, they recount the emotional roller-coaster of successes and disappointments of one of the most demanding art forms. Also included is an authoritative guide to over 300 Australian musicals. Richly illustrated with colour photos from the early days to the present, The Australian Musical is a book to treasure for years to come, and an invaluable resource for anyone involved with theatre and music. 'This history helps to cement my relationship with Australian musical theater, which is in for the long haul.' - TED CHAPIN, President, The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization 'This fine book is surely the family tree of the Australian musical - an impressive study and fascinating read.' - REG LIVERMORE AO 'Groundbreaking . . . strips away assumptions and misconceptions about Australian musicals, and exposes their true history for the first time' - from the introduction by MARK MADAMA, Associate Professor of Musical Theatre, University of Michigan

The Anzac Girls

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Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1743437439
Total Pages : 431 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (434 download)

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Download or read book The Anzac Girls written by Peter Rees and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The harrowing, dramatic and profoundly moving story of the Australian and New Zealand nurses who served in the Great War. Now a major six-part television series. By the end of the Great War, forty-five Australian and New Zealand nurses had died on overseas service and over two hundred had been decorated. These were the women who left for war looking for adventure and romance but were soon confronted with challenges for which their civilian lives could never have prepared them. Their strength and dignity were remarkable. Using diaries and letters, Peter Rees takes us into the hospital camps and the wards, and the tent surgeries on the edge of some of the most horrific battlefronts of human history. But he also allows the friendships and loves of these courageous and compassionate women to shine through and enrich our experience. Profoundly moving, Anzac Girls is a story of extraordinary courage and humanity shown by a group of women whose contribution to the Anzac legend has barely been recognised in our history. Peter Rees has changed that understanding forever.

Gently Down The Stream

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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350040622
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (5 download)

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Book Synopsis Gently Down The Stream by : Martin Sherman

Download or read book Gently Down The Stream written by Martin Sherman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beau, a pianist expat living in London, meets Rufus, an eccentric young lawyer, at the dawn of the internet dating revolution. After a life spent recovering from the disappointment and hurt of loving men in a world that refused to allow it, Beau is determined to keep his expectations low with Rufus. But Rufus comes from a new generation of gay men who believe happiness is as much their right as anyone else's, and what Beau assumed would be just another fling grows into one of the most surprising and defining relationships of his life. A remarkably moving, brilliantly funny love story, Gently Down the Stream is the latest play from acclaimed playwright Martin Sherman. The play reflects the triumphs and heartbreaks of the entire length of the gay rights movement, celebrating and mourning the ghosts of the men and women who led the way for equality, marriage and the right to dream. It received its world premiere at the Public Theatre, New York, on 14 March 2017 in a production starring Tony-award winner Harvey Fierstein.

J M Barrie and the Lost Boys

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Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300211325
Total Pages : 787 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book J M Barrie and the Lost Boys written by Andrew Birkin and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2003-07-11 with total page 787 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This literary biography is “a story of obsession and the search for pure childhood . . . Moving, charming, a revelation” (Los Angeles Times). J. M. Barrie, Victorian novelist, playwright, and author of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up, led a life almost as interesting as his famous creation. Childless in his marriage, Barrie grew close to the five young boys of the Davies family, ultimately becoming their guardian and surrogate father when they were orphaned. Andrew Birkin draws extensively on a vast range of material by and about Barrie, including notebooks, memoirs, and hours of recorded interviews with the family and their circle, to describe Barrie’s life, the tragedies that shaped him, and the wonderful world of imagination he created for the boys. Updated with a new preface and including photos and illustrations, this “absolutely gripping” read reveals the dramatic story behind one of the classics of children’s literature (Evening Standard). “A psychological thriller . . . One of the year’s most complex and absorbing biographies.” —Time “[A] fascinating story.” —The Washington Post