<p>Ever wondered why actors don't wear green onstage? Or never wish each other "good luck"? Or avoid whistling in the dressing room? Or refuse to mention a certain Shakespeare play by name? "BREAK A LEG!" A TREASURY OF THEATRE TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS is a fascinating compendium of facts and fancies about theatre life, exploring the origin of the colorful traditions and superstitions that are as vital a part of theatre as the plays onstage. Includes entries on: Cats, Candles & Curtains * Peacock, Mirrors & Make-up * Flowers, Jewelry & Thread * The Gypsy Robe * The Ghost Light * Opening Night! * Why Is It Called "the Green Room"? * Don't Quote the Scottish Play! * St. Genesius & Other Saintly Aids to Actors * Unusual Theatre Terms * Famous Actors and Their Superstitions * Stage Turkeys and the Notorious Broadway Moose * Theatre Ghosts . . . and much more."BREAK A LEG!" A TREASURY OF THEATRE TRADITIONS AND SUPERSTITIONS is the perfect Opening Night gift for your favorite theatre friends or for anyone interested in theatre life and lore.</p>

Break a Leg!: A Treasury of Theatre Traditions and Superstitions

Literature & Fiction

McCullough, L.E.

Bansavage, Lisa

Dramas & Plays

Silver Spear Publications

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Bansavage, Lisa. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Bansavage, Lisa

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Bansavage, Lisa. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Break a Leg!: A Treasury of Theatre Traditions and Superstitions