In this fast-moving, candid, conversational, and entertaining memoir, Harold Prince, the most honored director/producer in the history of the American theater looks back over his seventy-year (and counting!) career.In 1974, Prince released his first book, Contradictions: Notes on Twenty-Six Years in the Theatre. Although Contradictions has since attained cult status among producers, directors, and actors alike, Prince, in hindsight, believes he wasn't ready to publish such a tome at that point in his career (in fact, doing so was an act of “insane arrogance”). Although he doesn't regret that effort, he is at last prepared to conclude it, to “see where I was right in my assessments and where I was wrong.” In Sense of Occasion, Prince returns to this seminal text, invigorating it with fresh insights cultivated through four decades of additional practice.Sense of Occasion gives an insider's recollection of the making of such landmark musicals as West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Company, Follies, Sweeney Todd, Evita, and Phantom of the Opera, with Prince's perceptive comments about his mentor George Abbott and his many celebrated collaborators, including Leonard B... [Read More]

A poem about a love story that was never realized. Such as the children who chose to play leaving their home works undone, a house that was left unfinished. Still hoping that he will love her the way she loves him. Emily Dickinson was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. She enrolled at the Mount Holyoke Female Seminary in South Hadley, but only for a year. Most of her life, she rarely left her house and guests were not so many. The persons with whom she did interacted, nonetheless, had a huge influence on her poetry. She was especially struck by the Reverend Charles Wadsworth, whom she first greeted on her way to Philadelphia. He went for the West Coast quickly after he made a visit to her home, and a few critics assumed his leaving made the broken hearted rhyme of verse from Emily in the passing years. While it is true that he was a big inspiration in her life, it is not evident that they had a romantic relationship. She would call him "my closest earthly friend." Other probabilities for the unreturned love that was the issue of most of her poems such as Otis P. Lord, a Massachusetts Supreme Court judge, and Samuel Bowles, editor of the Springfield Republican. She moved in about total... [Read More]

Francis Palgrave's primary influence on the growth of literature was enclosed in his Golden Treasury of English Songs and Lyrics, a collection of the most excellent verse in the linguistic built upon a diagram good and open, and kept with a flimsiness of emotions which cannot quite be outdone. This songbook is entertaining to hear with the family or friends. There is surely very much to recount into in these magnificent stanzas. Francis Turner Palgrave was a critic, anthologist and poet. He was born in Great Yarmouth to Sir Francis Palgrave, the historian and his wife Elizabeth Turner, the daughter of the banker Dawson Turner. His brothers were William Gifford Palgrave, Inglis Palgrave and Reginald Palgrave. His younger days were spent at Yarmouth and at his father's home in Hampstead. When he was 14, he was taken as a male boarding school student to Charterhouse; and he went on trips widely in Italy and some parts of the world, he had a scholarship at Balliol College, Oxford. He then discontinued his university studies to work as an assistant private secretary to Gladstone, but went back, to Oxford the following year, and had a first lecture in Literae Humaniores. He also became a... [Read More]

Learning About Duty And Love In The Comic Opera The Pirates Of PenzanceOne of the most famous comic operas of the 19th century is without a doubt The Pirates of Penzance by W.S. Gilbert. and music composed by Arthur Sullivan. This opera was the first Sullivan and Gilbert collaboration to be introduced in the US first, as the state didn't offer copyrights to foreigners. However, due to problems in London with their previous success H.M.S. Pinafore having authorization productions mounted and no royalties paid, they decided to open in the US.The story is about a young lad named Frederic who has been serving as an apprentice to a band of "tender-hearted" pirates for 21 years. Soon after his 21st birthday he meets a beautiful young woman called Mabel, who is also the daughter of the renowned Major General Stanley, and they fall in love with each other right away. However, it appears that Frederic got things wrong as he later finds out that he was born on the 29th of February. Technically, that means that he has just one birthday every lap year. In his indenture it is specified that he must serve until his 21st birthday, which means that he will have to serve for 63 more years.Mabel is ... [Read More]

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera, Cameron Mackintosh produced a unique, spectacular staging of the musical on a scale which had never been seen before. Inspired by the original staging by Hal Prince and Gillian Lynne, this lavish, fully-staged production set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall features a cast and orchestra of over 200, plus some very special guest appearances.

"If I shall be saved, it will be because your love redeems me!" Relive the classic tale of unrequited love with the Phantom and Christine Hinged Trinket Box from the San Francisco Music Box Company. This meticulously forged and painted resin jewelry box swings open to reveal the ill-fated couple dancing into the night. The elegant black, white, and gold embellished chest displays a heartwarming portrait of Erik and Christine atop the lid, while the image of the Phantom's notorious mask decorates the interior backdrop. Listen to the soft tune of "Music of the Night" from the built-in classic turnkey music player as the embracing duo rotates. Phantom fans and avid trinket box collectors will simply adore this expertly crafted treasure that'll last a lifetime. What's in the Box? Gorgeous hinged trinket box Built-in mechanical music player Official trademark "Phantom" gift box Our appreciation for your purchase A "Phantom" fan's wish come true! Specs & Details Measures 3.75" tall Measures 4" wide Weighs in at 1.8 pounds No batteries required How to Enjoy Gently wind up mechanical turnkey Be entranced by poignant "Music of the Night" rendition Watch and relive dancing duo's tragic tale ... [Read More]

Levenhuk Broadway 325N Opera Glasses (silver lorgnette with LED light) Magnification: 3x. Objective lens diameter: 25 mm. A lorgnette with LED flashlight. Color: silver with gold Levenhuk Broadway glasses are indispensable for opera-goers! With such a great device you will be able to see what is happening on the stage in sharpest details. The design of these binoculars is so elegant that they will make a perfect complement to your evening dress. Thanks to a central focus you can effortlessly adjust the sharpness of the image. Moreover, they are fitted with LED light so you won't have any troubles trying to find your seat in complete darkness. This model is made of metal but still is lightweight and so compact that you can put them into the smallest purse. Adjustable telescopic handle of this lorgnette provides for maximum viewing comfort during the whole time of performance. The Broadway 325N model comes in classic color: golden and silver. The optics are far more advanced that those of this model's counterparts. Fully multi-coated glasses deliver crisp and vivid views even in the darkness of the theatre. Due to 3x magnification you will be able to see every detail of the performan... [Read More]

Alexandra and Nicholas twirl around the dance floor in a wonderfully-detailed trinket box. Plays Tune: "Once Upon A December". 3.5" tall. Perfect gift idea!

"If I am the phantom, it is because man's hatred has made me so. If I am to be saved it is because your love redeems me." Wouldn't you like an easier way to make a statement in a subtle, classy way and spark a conversation at the same time? Originally published as a series in the French Daily Newspaper "Le Gaulois", this terrific tale of suspense and maniacal passion was first published as a novel in 1910. It is often thought of as Paris' answer to Heathcliff (in Wuthering Heights). This easy on / easy off surgical steel bangle boasts securely fastened matching charms along with a removable Phantom clay mini book. Trendy, lightweight, timeless - perfect for the bookworm in your life. Get yours now - heck, take your Benjamins and grab a few to stack on your wrist. Embrace your whimsical side! You are buying Handmade. Please READ DETAILED PRODUCT SPECS BELOW.

Kids Phantom Costume

This Fade In Fade Out Phantom Child Halloween Costume will have your little one celebrating in spooky style. It features glowing eyes that fade and reappear. The Phantom Halloween costume is available in a variety of boys' sizes, ensuring that you can find the best fit for your child. It uses 3 "AAA" batteries to operate. The phantom costume includes the robe, hood, belt and glasses, giving your child everything they need for a complete ensemble. The robe and hood are made from 100 percent polyester, providing a softness that makes it comfortable to wear trick-or-treating and to Halloween parties

Halloween is to be celebrated by including all forms of ghosts and goblins! Skeletons, too, have their marvelous place during Halloween! Your child will delight in this awesome Phantom Fade In Fade Out Boys Costume ! The full jumpsuit disguises him completely and transforms him into a walking bag of bones! The eyes light up for sensational