Beverly Sills Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

La Traviata is a three-act opera by Giuseppe Verdi, based on a libretto by Francesco Maria Piave, inspired by Alexandre Dumas (the younger)'s play, La Dame aux Camélias. It is part of the "popular trilogy" alongside Il Trovatore and Rigoletto. Composed partly at the Ricordi publishers' villa in Cadenabbia, on Lake Como, it premiered at La Fenice Theatre in Venice on March 6, 1853, but initially failed due to inadequate performers and the delicate nature of its themes. Revived the following year with a better cast, it finally achieved the success it deserved. Due to criticisms of bourgeois society, the opera underwent censorship changes in various Italian theatres, with some passages altered and the setting shifted from the 19th to the 18th century. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and societal norms, centering on the tragic romance between Violetta, a courtesan, and Alfredo, a young nobleman.

With the founding of the Shubert Organization nearly ninety years ago, the Shubert brothers transformed Broadway into what we recognize today. Their name is synonymous with the Great White Way, and the heart of Manhattan's theatre district—Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Streets between Broadway and Eighth Avenue—is lined with monuments to their legacy, including the Imperial, Majestic, Booth, Plymouth, and Broadhurst theatres, along with Shubert Alley. Renowned for their eccentric behavior and knack for profitability during tough times, the Shuberts are integral to Broadway's vibrant history. In a detailed exploration, Brooks McNamara utilizes the newly established Shubert Archive—housing around four million documents, playbills, architectural plans, photographs, and more—to recount the lives of Sam, Lee, and J. J. Shubert. Through engaging prose and over 200 illustrations, McNamara traces their journey from Sam's early days as a box office head in Syracuse to the Broadway boom of the 1920s, when they owned or operated 104 theatres. The narrative delves into their complex relationships, including the charismatic Sam, the aloof Lee, and the mercurial J.J., as they battled the Syndicate that dominated the theatre scene. Readers discover the real stories behind iconic productions like La Belle Paree, The Passing Show, Blossom Time, and The Student Prince, revealing a world filled with intrigue and colorful characters that shape