Falling off Broadway

Falling off Broadway is a witty, entertaining memoir by Tony Award-winning producer David Black of his adventures on Broadway. The book is filled with revealing personal accounts of theatrical luminaries and well-known figures such as Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Julie Harris, Gene Hackman, Joel Grey, Bernadette Peters, Burt Reynolds, Julie Andrews, Groucho Marx, Joshua Logan, Alan King, David Merrick, Donald Trump, and Richard Nixon. This memoir is based on David Black's one-man play, which received rave reviews in New York and London.

In the Times (London), Benedict Nightingale wrote, "David Black is unabashed enough to own up to his life-lapses with a wry, dry humour. I enjoyed his show for the glimpses it gave of Broadway and one of its victims: himself." Time Out said, "You couldn't make this stuff up. Black is an engaging performer ... a remarkable character ... he does it all with plenty of wit. The show is pure pleasure."

"David Black has written a fascinating account of his prestigious career in the theatre. Thoroughly enjoyable."

-- Hal Prince



"Winning! Another welcome valentine to the theatre."

-- Joel Grey



"Always insightful, always with humor, David Black's Falling off Broadway is a terrific read."

-- Olympia Dukakis



"David Black has crafted a compelling memoir about Broadway and his years in the trenches producing more than 18 shows."

-- Charles Busch



"Falling off Broadway, David Black's new memoir, is funny and surprising."

-- Alan Arkin



"David Black's Falling off Broadway is utterly hilarious and irresistible."

-- Louis Begley