The Drama Book Shop presents, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “From the Back of the House: Memoir of a Broadway Theatre Manager” with Dan Landon and Priscilla Lopez - A talkback, signing, and live podcast recording.
About the book
Dan Landon was a Broadway theater manager for nearly 40 years, working on more than 9000 performances of 50 shows. He has written his memoir, From the Back of the House, of which he says, “This is my love letter to Broadway and all the stars and luminaries my job allowed me to meet and know. In these pages you’ll meet them, too, as they wait in the wings, glow in the spotlight, and take their bows.” Spanning from 1978-2018, the book shares backstage and onstage stories of Landon’s encounters with Whoopi Goldberg, Bob Fosse, Ian McKellan, Bernadette Peters, Robert De Niro, August Wilson, Alec Baldwin, Kathleen Turner, Jessica Lange, Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Madeline Kahn, Paul McCartney, Stephen Sondheim, Tom Stoppard, David Mamet, Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy
Carter, Hillary Clinton, Al Pacino, Richard Dreyfuss, Patti LuPone, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Daniel Craig, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Denzel Washington, revealing a vivid portrait of a unique era in Broadway history as experienced by an insider.
About the Author
Dan Landon began his career in New York as an actor, appearing on Broadway (for one opening night) and Off-Broadway. He then turned to theatre management, first at the American Place Theater and then for three decades with the Shubert Organization. Dan is a produced playwright and published novelist. His first novel was “LEFTY: HOW DUTCH SCHULTZ TRIED TO FIX THE 1932 WORLD SERIES.” Concurrent with the publication of “FROM THE BACK OF THE HOUSE,” Landon’s play “HAPPY DALE” will premiere at Sarasota Players in Sarasota, Florida. His plays, “PUNCHY,” “THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT,” “TWO DETECTIVES,” “GATSBY: A NEW AMERICAN MUSICAL,” and the one-acts, “BASIC TRAINING” and “THE DRY, DRY DESERT OF THE MIND,” have been produced Off-off Broadway and in regional theater. He lived for many years in Montclair, New Jersey with his wife, Lyle, and their three children. After his retirement they moved to Bradenton, Florida, where both he and Lyle are now very active in the theatre scene down on the Gulf Coast.
About The Moderator
Priscilla Lopez has graced Lincoln Center's stages in productions like "THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH" and "THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA." Notably, she soared in the Tony-winning Broadway Revival of "PIPPIN" and originated pivotal roles in Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical "IN THE HEIGHTS" and Nilo Cruz’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Her portrayal in "A DAY IN HOLLYWOOD A NIGHT IN THE UKRAINE" earned her a Tony Award, while her performance in "A CHORUS LINE" garnered her an OBIE AWARD, where she originated the iconic role of Diana Morales and introduced timeless songs like "Nothing" and "What I Did For Love." With a diverse repertoire spanning both Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, she continues to captivate audiences with her talent and versatility. In the realm of film, she's left an indelible mark with roles in "MAID IN MANHATTAN" and "CENTER STAGE," showcasing her multifaceted skills as an actress.
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