"The Life of David Belasco; Vol. 2" by William Winter is a biographical exploration of the renowned theatrical figure David Belasco, chronicling his impactful career as a manager and playwright in the American theater scene. Following Belasco's triumphant London run of "Zaza," the narrative picks up with his return to America, setting the stage for his ambitious project of transforming Blanche Bates into a leading star through a reimagined production of "Under Two Flags." Central to the story is Belasco's meticulous approach to reviving classic tales for modern audiences, highlighting his innovative staging methods and keen eye for character nuance, especially in bringing the spirited character "Cigarette" to life. Woven into this account is the transformative journey of David Warfield, a vaudeville performer who, under Belasco's tutelage, evolves into a distinguished actor, showcasing Belasco's remarkable ability to cultivate talent and orchestrate theatrical triumphs.
The Life of David Belasco; Vol. 2
By William Winter
Embark on a journey through the world of early 20th-century theater as a famous manager orchestrates dramatic transformations both on and off the stage.
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About the AuthorWilliam Winter was an American dramatic critic and author, born in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1857, then chose literature as his field of endeavor, and moved to New York City (1859), where he became literary critic of the Saturday Press, then (1861–65) of the New York Albion, and for more than 40 years (1865–1909) was a drama critic of the New York Tribune.
William Winter was an American dramatic critic and author, born in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1857, then chose literature as his field of endeavor, and moved to New York City (1859), where he became literary critic of the Saturday Press, then (1861–65) of the New York Albion, and for more than 40 years (1865–1909) was a drama critic of the New York Tribune.
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