Margaret Webster A Bio-Bibliography
Margaret Webster A Bio-Bibliography by Milly S. Barranger, published by Bloomsbury Academic on March 23, 1994, offers a comprehensive overview of the life and achievements of a pioneering figure in American theater. This annotated edition spans 230 pages and is presented in English. The book details Margaret Webster’s significant contributions, including her role as the first woman to direct Shakespearean plays on Broadway and her involvement in the founding of the American Repertory Theatre, along with her participation in the Off-Broadway movement.
Readers will find a structured exploration of Webster’s career, beginning with a biographical essay that outlines her life and key milestones. The volume includes a chronology of important events, a listing of her stage and opera productions, and a discography. Additionally, it features information about her awards and honors, as well as descriptions of various archives that preserve her legacy. The extensive annotated bibliography serves as a valuable resource for those interested in biography, literary criticism, and the performing arts.
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Margaret Webster presided over many firsts in the American theater. She was the first woman to direct Shakespearean plays on Broadway, she was one of the founders of the American Repertory Theatre, she was active in the beginning of the Off-Broadway movement, and she wrote an assortment of articles, speeches, memoirs, and autobiographies. This reference provides an overview of her life and a detailed record of her many accomplishments in 20th-century American theater. The volume begins with a biographical essay that discusses her life and career. A chronology then highlights the most significant events in her career. The sections that follow list her many productions for the stage and opera, and provide detailed information about them. A discography is also included, followed by lists of Webster’s awards and honors, and a description of the various archives that hold information about her. An extensive annotated bibliography concludes the work.
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