Broadway, U. S. S. R.

Broadway, U.S.S.R.: Ballet, Theatre and Entertainment in Russia Today is a book written by Faubion Bowers that provides a comprehensive overview of the performing arts scene in Russia during the 20th century. The book covers the history of ballet in Russia, including the famous Bolshoi and Kirov ballet companies, as well as the development of Russian theatre and entertainment.Bowers provides insight into the cultural and political factors that influenced the performing arts in Russia, including the impact of the Soviet regime on artistic expression. He also explores the lives and careers of some of Russia's most famous performers, including ballerinas Galina Ulanova and Maya Plisetskaya, and theatre director Konstantin Stanislavsky.The book includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the performances and performers to life, and Bowers provides detailed descriptions of many of the most famous productions in Russian history. Broadway, U.S.S.R. is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the performing arts, Russian culture, or the history of the Soviet Union.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.