Gimme a Thrill: The Story of I'll Say She Is, The Lost Marx Brothers Musical, an

Description: Gimme a Thrill by Noah Diamond A BROADWAY LEGEND OF 1924 Includes more than eighty rare photographs, some published here for the first time. Before they made the films which are their principal legacy, the Marx Brothers were the stars of three Broadway musicals in the 1920s. Two of these, The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers, are popular classics, familiar from the Brothers immortal film versions, and from numerous stage revivals. But the boys 1924 Broadway debut, Ill Say She Is, was never filmed or revived, and it slipped through historys fingers. Although it was the most successful thing the Marx Brothers ever did on stage, it was unseen for ninety years after the original production closed, and has been considered a lost work. In 2009, writer, performer, lyricist, and Groucho Marxist Noah Diamond began a seven-year odyssey which led to the restoration, adaptation, and finally the historic first revival of this legendary entry in the Marx and musical theatre canons. Gimme a Thrill tells the whole story for the first time-the complete history of Ill Say She Is from 1923 to 2014. Noah Diamond adapted the book and lyrics for Ill Say She Is and has a long history of playing Groucho, on and off the stage. He is among the organizers of Marxfest, New York Citys Marx Brothers festival, and has written and lectured widely on the Marxes and their work. With his partner Amanda Sisk, he wrote and produced the Nero Fiddled musicals, a series of political satires. His previous books are 400 Years in Manhattan and Love Marches On. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A BROADWAY LEGEND OF 1924 Includes more than eighty rare photographs, some published here for the first time. Before they made the films which are their principal legacy, the Marx Brothers were the stars of three Broadway musicals in the 1920s. Two of these, The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers, are popular classics, familiar from the Brothers immortal film versions, and from numerous stage revivals. But the boys 1924 Broadway debut, Ill Say She Is, was never filmed or revived, and it slipped through historys fingers. Although it was the most successful thing the Marx Brothers ever did on stage, it was unseen for ninety years after the original production closed, and has been considered a lost work. In 2009, writer, performer, lyricist, and Groucho Marxist Noah Diamond began a seven-year odyssey which led to the restoration, adaptation, and finally the historic first revival of this legendary entry in the Marx and musical theatre canons. Gimme a Thrill tells the whole story for the first time-the complete history of Ill Say She Is from 1923 to 2014. Noah Diamond adapted the book and lyrics for Ill Say She Is and has a long history of playing Groucho, on and off the stage. He is among the organizers of Marxfest, New York Citys Marx Brothers festival, and has written and lectured widely on the Marxes and their work. With his partner Amanda Sisk, he wrote and produced the Nero Fiddled musicals, a series of political satires. His previous books are 400 Years in Manhattan and Love Marches On. Long Description A BROADWAY LEGEND OF 1924 Includes more than eighty rare photographs, some published here for the first time. Before they made the films which are their principal legacy, the Marx Brothers were the stars of three Broadway musicals in the 1920s. Two of these, The Cocoanuts and Animal Crackers, are popular classics, familiar from the Brothers immortal film versions, and from numerous stage revivals. But the boys 1924 Broadway debut, Ill Say She Is, was never filmed or revived, and it slipped through historys fingers. Although it was the most successful thing the Marx Brothers ever did on stage, it was unseen for ninety years after the original production closed, and has been considered a lost work. In 2009, writer, performer, lyricist, and Groucho Marxist Noah Diamond began a seven-year odyssey which led to the restoration, adaptation, and finally the historic first revival of this legendary entry in the Marx and musical theatre canons. Gimme a Thrill tells the whole story for the first time-the complete history of Ill Say She Is from 1923 to 2014. Noah Diamond adapted the book and lyrics for Ill Say She Is and has a long history of playing Groucho, on and off the stage. He is among the organizers of Marxfest, New York Citys Marx Brothers festival, and has written and lectured widely on the Marxes and their work. With his partner Amanda Sisk, he wrote and produced the Nero Fiddled musicals, a series of political satires. His previous books are 400 Years in Manhattan and Love Marches On. Details ISBN1593939337 Author Noah Diamond Pages 372 Publisher BearManor Media Language English ISBN-10 1593939337 ISBN-13 9781593939335 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-04-18 Imprint BearManor Media Country of Publication United States Short Title GIMME A THRILL Illustrations Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2016-04-18 Subtitle The Story of Ill Say She Is, The Lost Marx Brothers Musical, and How It Was Found Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97777235;

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