The Bard in the Bluegrass

Two Centuries of Shakespearean Performance in Lexington, Kentucky

Autor*innen

• Kevin Lane Dearinger

Parameter

• 320 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Kunst & Kultur
• Theater

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The book explores Lexington, Kentucky's rich theatrical history, highlighting its designation as the "cradle of the legitimate theatre west of the Appalachians." It chronicles the town's journey from its first theatre in 1808 and the inaugural professional production of Macbeth, showcasing how local and traveling talents contributed to a vibrant live drama scene that flourished well into the twentieth century.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Einband: Paperback