Between acts, an irreverent look at opera and other madness / by Robert Merrill, with Robert Saffron.

Author/creator Merrill, Robert
Other author Saffron, Robert.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : McGraw-Hill, ©1976.
Description240 pages, 9 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction -- The girl who stripped for animal husbandry -- Merrill Miller: the Japanese God of war -- In and out the window -- Always pencil the mustache under the mustache -- "I'd rather make a movie with a dead genius" -- Destiny rides again -- My friend Ruby -- The midget who bit Madame Butterfly -- The Bangkok groupie -- Presidents, prime ministers, and the Queen Mother -- Lovers and losers: five against themselves -- When TV was young and gray -- Conductors to the end of the line -- Fiddler on the road.
Abstract This book offers anecdotes about opera, on and off stage, and describes the glory days of great performers during the past century.
LCCN 76020467
ISBN0070415013 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML420.M42 A3 1976 ✔ Available Place Hold