Countering the misperceptions about
Broadway performers leading glamorous
lives, the words of more than 150 Broadway
stars provide unprecedented insight into
their struggle for stardom. With an
introduction by Jason Alexander and candid
interviews with today's most celebrated
Broadway stars, this book offers stories
to entertain and astonish theater lovers,
as well as serve as a sobering reality
check for those considering careers on the
stage. This book shares firsthand accounts
of professional actors' difficult yet
fulfilling journeys to Broadway: moving to
New York, finding survival jobs,
auditioning, landing roles, avoiding
pitfalls, forging a family life, and much
more.