'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
#0'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/18/06 at 9:12pm
Great book! I love the point of view it is written in - as opposed to similar books that are more textbook-ish.
Most of what he said I knew already, though. I wish they were two seperate books - 1) his opinions on his favorite and not-so-favorite shows and 2) the business/tourist stuff.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
broadwayguy2
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/03
#1re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/18/06 at 9:15pm.. one of the best things i heav read lately. i love seth. i really do
#2re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/18/06 at 9:24pmI'd love to see The Seth Rudetsky Show on daytime. But I settle for the Chatterbox at the time.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
IssaMe
Broadway Star Joined: 5/15/03
#3re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:02am
This book is like everything Seth does ---- sassy and classy!
And one of a kind!
Updated On: 10/20/06 at 08:02 AM
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#5re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 8:32am
It's sort of like..."everything you need to know about Broadway for people who don't already know that much."
It's hysterical and I LOVED reading it. No, none of the information was new to me, but it's still a fun little book. Seth is great.
I love his bit about bootlegs.
*cue etoile*
"If you are going to do something, do it well. And leave something witchy."
-Charlie Manson
Wayman_Wong
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/22/04
#6re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 11:06am
Seth's 'Q Guide' is a riot to read. Among the topics he covers:
* The Top 10 Broadway CDs you must own!
* Tony Awards: Triumphant wins and devastating losses
* The gayest characters on stage!
* How to snag tickets to the hottest shows
Plus he gives the dish on divas ... and theater Web sites, such as Playbill.com, Talkinbroadway.com and Broadwayworld.com.
And don't forget he's doing a 'Seth's Broadway 101' concert to benefit Broadway Cares on Nov. 6 at NYU. Guests include Laura Benanti, Charles Busch, Manoel Felciano and Norm Lewis.
Info about 'Seth's Broadway 101'
ErinDillyFan
Broadway Star Joined: 7/14/06
#7re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 11:34am
Finally ordered this.
Love him on Sirius 77. I just hope his friends have a sense of humor! His stories are a little over the line sometimes. It's like he's kibitzing with his best friend, but forgot the mic is on.
Alix7272
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/04
#8re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 11:58amThis book is awesome! It makes me happy, partially because, as I read, I can hear Seth's inflections as he would be writing it.
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an87
Understudy Joined: 8/6/06
#9re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 12:41pmI just got the book a few days ago, and it's really fun. He makes a few quite hilarious remarks about things like bootlegs and "second-acting". The only complaint I have is that there are grammatical/spelling errors throughout. For example, Shoshana Bean is called "Shoshanna Bean" numerous times throughout the book. Oh well, it's still definitely worth buying!
SweMozArt
Leading Actor Joined: 7/31/06
#10re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 12:51pmIs his regular job to conduct the orchestra in a Broadway musical?
#11re: 'The Q Guide To Broadway' - by Seth Rudetsky
Posted: 10/19/06 at 12:57pm
Yes, I noticed the English errors as well. And it's Cathy Rigby - not Kathy Rigby. 
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
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