Break a Leg

Break a Leg

Break a Leg

Break a Leg

Overview

This play by the author of Deathtrap concerns the efforts of a theatrical producer to thwart a critic who has been particularly virulent in condemning his shows. The producer tries everything from commissioning a hack playwright to write a play which will drive the critic mad to hiring his leading lady to seduce the critic into a compromising position. Starred Jack Weston, Julie Harris, and Rene Auberjonois on Broadway.

Details

  • Genre: Farce, Period
  • Time Period: 19th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible)

Authors

Ira Levin

A successful novelist and playwright, Ira Levin (1929-2007) became a best-selling author with his first novel, 1953's A Kiss Before Dying. More thrilling works followed, including 1968's Rosemary's Baby and 1976's The Boys from Brazil, which were later turned into feature fil ...
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