How To Survive a Killer Musical - With Douglas J. Cohen and Peter Filichia

Tue Sep 05 2023 at 07:30 pm to 08:30 pm

The Drama Book Shop | New York

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How To Survive a Killer Musical - With Douglas J. Cohen and Peter Filichia
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Join us at the Drama Book Shop for How to Survive a Killer Musical: A Book Signing & Conversation with Douglas J. Cohen
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About this event

Join us at the Drama Book Shop for How to Survive a Killer Musical: A Book Signing & Conversation with Douglas J. Cohen - moderated by Peter Filichia

About the book

When the young composer-lyricist Douglas Cohen first secured the musical rights to the novel No Way to Treat a Lady by William Goldman—the acclaimed author of The Princess Bride and Marathon Man—he hoped it would be his big break, the first step on a gilt path to artistic triumph and commercial success in the form of a hit Broadway musical.

How to Survive a Killer Musical chronicles Cohen's decade-long quest to bring that musical to the stage—writing, re-writing, and shepherding it across the US and Europe amidst all manner of adversity and plain rotten luck. It's a fascinating portrait of passion, persistence, and resilience—a coming-of-age story populated with famous mentors and formidable adversaries, told with refreshing honesty and humor. An enlightening and amusing read for musical enthusiasts and those pursuing their own creative ventures.

About the guest

Douglas J. Cohen, an acclaimed composer-lyricist-librettist, has received the Fred Ebb Award and two Richard Rodgers Awards for "No Way to Treat a Lady" and "The Gig," both of which enjoyed success Off-Broadway. His creativity extends to collaborations with such distinguished playwrights as Kleban Award-winner Cheryl L. Davis on "Barnstormer" (Jonathan Larson Grant) and five-time Tony nominee, Douglas Carter Beane on "The Big Time." (A studio album of this show will be released in September starring Santino Fontana, Debbie Gravitte, Will Swenson, Diane Phelan, and Jackie Hoffman.) Douglas's diverse projects include "The Evolution of Mann," "Glimmerglass," and "A Charles Dickens Christmas," showcasing his storytelling versatility. A seasoned vocal coach, Douglas taught for eight years at the Neighborhood Playhouse and continues to coach privately.

Douglas's enduring dedication enriches the world of musical theatre, ensuring his legacy as a respected figure in the field.

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Please note that the purchase of How to Survive a Killer Musical ($29.95) is required for entry.

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The Drama Book Shop, 266 West 39th Street, New York, United States

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