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The Wrong Side of the Room: A Life in Music Theater
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Norman Mathews
Oct 12, 2018 added it  ·  (Review from the author)
The author, now 76, clearly delights in detailing his life story, starting with his Sicilian ancestry and beginning with his grandparents, who arrived in America via Ellis Island. He goes on to present his distinguished life on Broadway with all the glow of center stage and the nerve-wracking thrill of opening night. Overall, he delivers an alluring autobiography of a man “who wore enough hats to fill a millinery shop,” thanks to a highly varied career that included editing, dancing, and musical ...more