We Bombed in New London, Brian Gari
We Bombed in New London, Brian Gari
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We Bombed in New London
The Inside Story of the Broadway Musical Late Nite Comic

Author: Brian Gari

Narrator: Brian Gari

Unabridged: 4 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2015


Synopsis

We Bombed in New London tells the true story of one man’s tenacious plight to get his musical mounted. From its romantic inception to its eventual demise and then the score’s resurrection in cabarets and recordings, this book takes you on a journey through the ups and downs of the theatrical world with all its excitement, disappointment, laughter and hope.Packed with memorabilia, this book documents composer/lyricist Brian Gari’s minute-by-minute development of his musical. Fortunately, he saved every scrap of paper, tape, and calendar to account accurately for why and when certain steps were taken that eventually led to the sad dissolution of this promising musical.

About Brian Gari

Brian Gari wrote all the songs for the Broadway musical Late Nite Comic as well as the off-Broadway revue A Hard Time to Be Single. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Lesley Gore to Margaret Whiting to the Tokens. Brian is also the author of several books, which have received rave reviews.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin on November 20, 2008

We Bombed in New London is a behind the scenes look at the brutal process of creating, building, and mounting a Broadway show. As the title indicates, the show was not destined for a long run. Mr. Gari reveals, with excruciating attention to detail and gut-wrenching emotion, the inner workings of a......more

Goodreads review by Jeanne on September 23, 2012

I loved this book. It told the truth about being passionate about your work. Yet, behind the scenes the realities of what can happen to your dream when the wrong people become involved !Bravo, Brian Gari!!!!!!!!......more