Michael Paulson Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Theater reporter at The New York Times.
Sondheim: Lyrics: Edited by Peter Gethers with Russell Perreault
Stephen SondheimMichael PaulsonAmong the 91 (!) Grammy Awards bestowed yesterday: This season's Broadway revival of "Into the Woods" won the prize for Best Musical Theater Album. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; principal vocalists @SaraBareilles, Brian d'Arcy James, @patinamiller & @Phillipasoo. https://t.co/Hkf3J7TvhH
Hardcover, 2020
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The Notebook
Nicholas SparksMichael PaulsonDevelopment news: A new musical adaptation of "The Notebook," the 1996 novel by Nicholas Sparks, will have its pandemic-delayed first production in September at @chicagoshakes. Songs by @ingridmusic; book by Bekah Brunstetter; co-directed by Michael Greif and @ScheleWilliams.
Paperback, Mass Market, 2014
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Leopoldstadt
Tom StoppardMichael PaulsonA big Covid casualty in Canada: The first North American production of Tom Stoppard's acclaimed new play, "Leopoldstadt," which was due to begin a 7-week run in Toronto next month, is being canceled because of Omicron, per @Mirvish and @SFP_London.
Paperback, 2020
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Plaza Suite
Neil SimonMichael PaulsonTonight: I'm at opening night for "Plaza Suite," a revival of a Neil Simon play starring @SJP and Matthew Broderick. This is the first of 16 new productions opening on Broadway over the next month. https://t.co/kn8OXZxMMq
Paperback, 2010
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Take Me Out: A Play
Richard GreenbergMichael PaulsonTwo more Broadway shows have announced dates: "Clyde's," by @Lynnbrooklyn, opens in November, and a revival of "Take Me Out," by Richard Greenberg, opens in April, both via @2STNYC. That makes 42 shows (so far) starting, or restarting, this season. https://t.co/l5uxwAbdoL
Paperback, 2003
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Hangmen
Martin McDonaghMichael PaulsonA surprise addition to the Broadway season: Martin McDonagh's "Hangmen," which was canceled while still in previews when the pandemic hit, will start over this spring, now starring Alfie Allen. https://t.co/jcqxGIza3m
Paperback, 2017
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Girl from the North Country
Conor McPhersonMichael PaulsonThe reopening of "Girl From the North Country" (songs by Bob Dylan; book by Conor McPherson) at the Belasco means "To Kill a Mockingbird" will not begin performances there on 6/1, as previously announced. A spokesman said "Mockingbird" is still planning to reopen; not clear when.
Paperback, 2017
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Water for Elephants
Sara GruenMichael PaulsonOne to watch: @alliancetheatre is planning in the summer of 2023 to stage a musical adaptation of "Water for Elephants," based on the novel by @SaraGruen, with songs by @PigPenTheatreCo, a book by Rick Elice, and direction by Jessica Stone.
Paperback, 2007
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The Year of Magical Thinking: National Book Award Winner
Joan DidionMichael PaulsonJoan Didion made many contributions to the culture. A theater connection: she adapted one of her memoirs, “The Year of Magical Thinking,” for Broadway in 2007. Didion was played by Vanessa Redgrave. https://t.co/UFmAKMOVWC
Paperback, 2007
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A Raisin in the Sun
Lorraine HansberryMichael PaulsonA statue of Lorraine Hansberry, a playwright best known for "A Raisin in the Sun," will be unveiled in Times Square next month, and will then be taken on tour as part of a project that also includes a scholarship fund for female/nonbinary writers of color. https://nyti.ms/38a3ptm
Paperback, Mass Market, 2004
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