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Chatty, learned and wittily opinionated, Lahr's essays bring us not only his passion for theater, but also his zest for the artistic and creative life. -- San Francisco Chronicle Incisive, exuberant... Lahr's vivid reportage, trenchant insight, and infectious love of the stage will remind readers just how exciting modern theater can be. -- Publishers Weekly An exuberant, entertaining collection. -- Kirkus Reviews An important collection. -- Steven Suskin - Huffington Post John Lahr writes-beautifully-about the theatre and those who make it with an unrivalled blend of enthusiasm, perception, and analytical precision. This book is justly titled-his joy is irresistible. -- Nicholas Hytner Lahr patiently mines the essence of his subjects-playwrights, directors-with the affection of a fan, the insight of a confidant and the authorial flair of an experienced critic...a delight to read. -- The Economist 100 years from now this is where people will look to see what it was like back then. Bravo! -- John Guare Informed, wide ranging, and charming...the pieces are, without exception, captivating. A must for theatergoers and theater collections. -- Mark Levine - Booklist Lahr...must be one of the world's foremost experts on show people ...[he has] an ability to look past these authors' mythologies without demeaning their achievements. -- Jonathan Russell Clark - Literary Hub Anyone interested in the history of the American theater and contemporary drama will applaud these thoughtful and critical pieces. -- Carolyn M. Mulac - Library Journal Engaging and loquacious company. -- The Guardian Impressive, entertaining and insightful...so worth reading or worth reading a second time around. -- Michelle Jones - Dallas Morning News

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National Book Award finalist John Lahr is the author of Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh, among other books. He was the senior drama critic of The New Yorker for over two decades. He has twice won the George Jean Nathan Award for Dramatic Criticism and is the first critic ever to win a Tony Award (coauthor, Elaine Stritch at Liberty).

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