This was a very hard book to read. The book was not a page turner. I read it over a long period 3-4 months with lots of books in between. It is the story of Moss Hart’s love of the theater from a very early age and his long, long, long journey through the actual presentation of his first hit on Broadway – Once in a Lifetime. The play took him initially a few days to write and a year or so to get accepted for production and a year or nine months to rewrite, rewrite, rewrite to get into actual production and finally on to a Broadway hit. The book goes into great detail about lines and acts in the play but does not tell about what the play itself is about.
Moss Hart Books
Moss Hart was an American playwright and director who masterfully captured the spirit of his era on stage. His plays, often penned in collaboration, were characterized by sharp wit and keen observations on human nature. Hart's writing delved into themes of identity, aspiration, and complex family dynamics, offering audiences a blend of laughter and introspection. His directorial prowess in staging large-scale productions, including award-winning adaptations, cemented his legacy as a theatrical force.
