Eddie Shapiro's books: a fascinating and juicy read
Posted by: Vivian 12:21 am EST 11/14/24

Hi all,

I just want to mention a couple of books I am LOVING RIGHT NOW--in case you
don't know them (and I suspect most of you DO know them--maybe they were
even reviewed here, I don't know)--

By EDDIE SHAPIRO:

"Nothing Like a Dame" the book is about ten years old, profiles the musical
theater female stars--Audra, Patti, Victoria etc. I don't know how
the author got them to open up the way they do, but it
is utterly fascinating and well-done. He takes them from their
childhoods to a trip through their careers chronologically and asks great
questions. The answers are illuminating.

"A Wonderful Guy"-- same concept for the men, from 2021.
Christian, Norm, Norbert, etc.

There are about twenty in-depth interviews in each book.
Its amazing how he captures each artist's singular voice.
I am learning so much about the stars' thought process,
how THEY experienced those great roles which we saw from FOH.

I think there may be a third book about more women stars...

Check'em out if you like !!

Cheers,

Vivian
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