Bøger af Howard Lindsay

""State of the Union: A Comedy"" is a play written by Howard Lindsay. The story revolves around a wealthy couple, Kay and Grant Matthews, who are on the verge of divorce due to their differences in political opinions. Kay is a staunch Republican, while Grant is a Democrat. However, they decide to put their differences aside and work towards a common goal - Grant's presidential campaign. The couple embarks on a cross-country trip to drum up support for Grant, but their journey is fraught with challenges and comedic mishaps. Along the way, they meet a variety of characters, including a group of reporters, a farmer, and a waitress, who all have their own opinions on politics. As the couple navigates their way through the campaign trail, they must confront their own prejudices and beliefs, and ultimately decide whether their marriage is worth saving. ""State of the Union: A Comedy"" is a witty and insightful commentary on American politics and the complexities of relationships.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.

The final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined to become the world's most beloved musical. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "Sixteeen Going on Seventeen" and the title number, The Sound of Music won the hearts of audiences worldwide, earning five Tony Awards and five Oscars. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain Von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.The Sound of Music opened at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on November 16, 1959, and Rodgers & Hammerstein's last musical was a triumph. It ran for 1,443 performances and earned five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. In addition, the cast album earned a Gold Record and the Grammy Award. Florence Henderson starred in the first national tour, which played for over two years. Jean Bayless created the role of Maria in the original London production, which ran for over six years, long holding the record as the longest-running American musical in London.

When a postulant proves too high-spirited for the religious life, she is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval Captain. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generosity of spirit, gradually captures the heart of the stern Captain, and they marry.