Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain

Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain. Written by Gerard Alessandrini and Michael Portantiere. Published by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Hardcover, 272 pages. Measures 8.5" by 11".

The hilarious story of the longest-running musical revue in the world - 30 years!

Forbidden Broadway is a no-holds-barred chronicle of the revue that has enthralled and delighted audiences in New York City, Los Angeles, London, and all around the world for three decades, spoofing shows from Les Miserables to Wicked and stars from Ethel Merman to Hugh Jackman. It is a whimsical inside glimpse at the evolution of the show in its 20 incarnations to date, with zany parodies, hilarious lyrics, and behind-the-scenes stories - told by the creator/producer, Gerard Alessandrini.

Filled with dozens of outrageous pictures from the production, this is one of the most fun-filled books ever created about theatre, a one-of-a-kind "mockument" that every showbiz aficionado will treasure. Includes hundreds of photos, including two 16-page color sections, as well as famous Forbidden Broadway parody lyrics to over 100 songs from the show.