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I love theater, and I want to start reading books about theater so that I can develop a greater appreciation of the past and present. I would love recommendations on any good biographies of people involved in theater. Anybody have any suggestions for really good theater related books? I am opened to reading anything related to theater and I am excited to get some recommendations!

I have the window card. I can sell it to you for $30. Any interest? I live in manhattan. Let me know.

Are there any good off-Broadway shows you could recommend?

I am shocked and appalled by the lack of audience member consideration in theater. During recent performances, I have watched people text message. I have also heard cell phones ring. Are there any places that are cell phone free zones? It is crazy how the very device that unites at the same time isolates. A cell phone represents a device that whenever it is present causes you to be potentially absent. Isn't theater a time where you can simply sit, relax, and enjoy the moments? There was a bea...

Does anybody have a major problem with the excessive usage of cursing on stage? For some shows it doesn't bother me, while other shows go over board and it serves as a distraction. Given the appearance of two David Mamet plays on Broadway this season this is an issue worth reexamining.

Have you seen, "To Be Or Not To Be?" I am seeing the Saturday, October 13 matinee. I have great seats, and I am very excited! It is interesting how the play is based on a 1942 film. Lots of musicals have been based on films; however, I am not familiar with many plays that have been based on films.