Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain (signed, PERFECT condition)

New York: Applause Books, 2009. INSCRIBED and SIGNED in full by the AUTHOR, Gerard Alessandrini, on the front free endpaper. He signed a second time on the title page (this time his signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). SIGNED copies are SCARCE. The endpaper inscription is to Melinda [Gilstrap]. Melinda, né Dopper, is the widow and fifth wife of Robert Lissauer, songwriter, Broadway producer, music publisher, and author of the 1.2 million word book, LISSAUER'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POPULAR MUSIC IN AMERICA. New in a New dust jacket. PERFECT condition. Sharp corners. NO chips, tears, creases, rubbing or fading. Square and tight. NOT a remainder. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. Profusely illustrated in b/w and beautiful full color. Bound in the original silver-stamped red boards. From the publisher: "The hilarious story of the longest-running musical revue in the world -- 30 years! The funniest show in New York!-- THE NEW YORKER. FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is a no-holds-barred chronicle of the revue that has enthralled and delighted audiences in New York City, Los Angeles, London, and all around the world for three decades, spoofing shows from LES MISÉRABLES to WICKED and stars from Ethel Merman to Hugh Jackman. It is a whimsical inside glimpse at the evolution of the show in its 20 incarnations to date, with zany parodies, hilarious lyrics, and behind-the-scenes stories -- told by the creator/producer, Gerard Alessandrini. Filled with dozens of outrageous pictures from the production, this is one of the most fun-filled books ever created about theatre, a one-of-a-kind - mockument -- that every showbiz aficionado will treasure.Includes 100s of photos including two 16-page color sections, as well as famous FORBIDDEN BROADWAY parody lyrics to over 100 songs from the show." Oversize Hardcover. 8.75" wide by 11.25" tall. This large, heavy book will require SUBSTANTIAL extra postage for International shipments, but only the standard charge for priority or media mail. . INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. First Edition. Oversize Hardcover. New condition/New dust jacket. xvii, 265pp. + 32 full color plates. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.