How to survive a killer musical : agony and ecstasy on the road to Broadway /

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Includes bibliographical references and index."When the young composer Douglas Cohen first secured the musical rights to the novel 'No Way to Treat a Lady' by William Goldman--the acclaimed author of 'The Princess Bride' and 'Marathon Man'--he hoped it would be his big break, the first step on a gilt path to artistic triumph and commercial success in the form of a hit Broadway musical. What happened after that, while memorable, was anything but. This book chronicles Cohen's decade-long quest to bring that musical to the stage--writing, re-writing, and shepherding it across the US and Europe amidst all manner of adversity and plain rotten luck. It's a fascinating portrait of passion, persistence, and resilience--a coming-of-age story populated with famous mentors and formidable adversaries, told with refreshing honesty and humor. Whether you're a fan of musicals or just someone who's trying to bring a passion project into the world, this tale of fortitude in the face of obstacles, personalities, and egos will make for an eye-opening and frequently hilarious journey." --Author's note -- Prologue -- 'Your friend, William Goldman' -- So far, so good -- Jack -- 'Did Dolly Levi die in the end?' -- Master class -- 'You can control the effort, not the result' -- A close call -- A man named Vivian -- 'Amateurs!' -- 'Yeshiva student' in Chiswick Church -- 'Forget it Jake. It's Leatherhead.' -- Michael Corleone attempts drag -- I need a life -- Big time in the bunker -- (Middle) ground rules -- Epilogue -- Acknowledgments -- Appendix: listing of notable productions -- Index.