I did a couple of little Off-Broadway things, but my first…
“I did a couple of little Off-Broadway things, but my first Broadway show was A History Of The American Film, written by Chris Durang. Swoosie Kurtz was one of the stars. It was a wonderful show. It closed in 40 performances. I think it was kind of ahead of its time.”
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A theatrical production about American cinema that was ahead of its era but had a short run
In simple terms: A show about film history that closed quickly
Recognize innovative ideas may not get immediate success
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stage performance
- film studies
- creative risk
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you sustain groundbreaking work despite early setbacks?
- What factors influence a show's longevity?
Success may depend on timing and audience readiness