The Understudy

Author : David Nicholls
Publisher : Villard Books
ISBN 13 : 0812971418
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Understudy written by David Nicholls and published by Villard Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desperate for a big break to prove his talent and redeem himself with his ex-wife and precocious young daughter, actor Stephen C. McQueen finally gets his chance while understudying movie sex symbol Josh Harper in a West End play when he stumbles upon one of Josh's deepest secrets and agrees to keep silent in exchange for the chance to go on stage. Reprint.

Author : Julie Bennett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1760858536
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Understudy written by Julie Bennett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immersed in the gritty underbelly of the theatre world in Sydney’s questionable streets of 1973, this addictive debut will have you wondering just how dangerous ambition – and love – can be. It’s opening night. The stage is set, the houselights have dimmed and the handsome male lead is waiting. This is your time. Your chance to prove you are so much more than the understudy. You have worked so hard and would have done almost anything to get here. But not what they are accusing you of – never that. It’s simply bad luck that Australia’s darling of opera has gone missing, throwing the spotlight on you just as the whole world is watching history in the making. But the show must go on and it’s all down to you. Take a deep breath and get ready to perform the role of your life. Praise for The Understudy ‘A delicious read! A fascinating glimpse into the glamorous world of opera where innocence & betrayal is set against the seedy underbelly and glorious splendour of Sydney and the opening of our very own opera house. You’ll never see the twists and turns as the layers of this intriguing mystery begin to unfold.’ Tania Blanchard, author of The Girl from Munich ‘Julie Bennett's The Understudy is the best kind of historical fiction: a powerful love story blended with a mystery that keeps the reader guessing. Bennett relives the opening of the fabled Sydney Opera House in all its glory, while describing the underbelly of opera and the machinations that carry on backstage. A stunning debut that will have book clubs talking!’ Anita Abriel, author of The Light After War ‘A heady, genre-bending drama about ambition, performance, love, betrayal and passion … a delight to read … There is a cast of wonderfully interesting characters, like an Agatha Christie novel, some with richly drawn backstories and some remaining infuriatingly enigmatic … An enjoyable and page-turning read.’ Cass Moriarty, author of The Promise Seed ‘The Understudy takes us back to a time of change and growth in Australia; its operatic characters feel, sing and live with passion and intensity. The story of two opera singers, twenty years apart, gives us both triumph and tragedy, that bittersweet tone which stays with you for a long time. So evocative you can smell the scent of Sydney Harbour—and the then-mean streets of Woolloomooloo.’ Pamela Hart, author of The Charleston Scandal ‘The Understudy is a sexy, page-turner of a novel, full of intrigue, secrets and ambition set during the opening season of the Sydney Opera House in 1973. Julie Bennett has woven a spell that will entice the reader in and won’t let them go. Brava!’ Mary-Lou Stephens, author of The Last of the Apple Blossom

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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understudy written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ellen Tovatt Leary
Publisher : Hansen Publishing Group LLC
ISBN 13 : 1601823452
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Understudy written by Ellen Tovatt Leary and published by Hansen Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE UNDERSTUDY is the story of Nina Landau, an actress, living in New York City in the early ’70s and trying hard to make it on Broadway. We follow her from her Broadway audition nerves to her eventual success on stage. Along the way we discover what goes on backstage during a Broadway show, how actors deal with the mistakes that occasionally occur and how exciting it is to be at an opening night party at Sardi’s! Nina experiences thrilling triumphs as well as crushing setbacks and has a passionate love affair with her leading man.

Author : Sophie Hannah
Publisher : Hodder Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9781529303926
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Understudy written by Sophie Hannah and published by Hodder Paperbacks. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How far would you go to protect your daughter? Four mothers must identify the true threat at their daughters' school before it's too late. Carolyn, Bronnie, Elise, and Kendall are bound together by one thing--their four daughters are best friends at the highly competitive Orla Flynn Academy for the Performing Arts. Last year the foursome exploded because of brutal bullying between the girls, but they've since forgiven each other. The mothers, however, haven't been able to move on. When new threats surface and accidents begin to happen - just as a mysterious new girl enters the scene - the mothers take matters into their own hands. But they will have to risk their own secrets being exposed if they stand a chance at uncovering the truth."--Provided by publisher

Author : Theresa Rebeck
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780822224532
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understudy written by Theresa Rebeck and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE STORY: Franz Kafka's undiscovered masterpiece in its Broadway premiere is the hilarious and apropos setting for Theresa Rebeck's exploration of the existential vagaries of show business and life. Charged with running the understudy rehearsal fo

Author : Sophie Masson
Publisher : Scholastic Press
ISBN 13 : 9781741698138
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Understudy's Revenge written by Sophie Masson and published by Scholastic Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When mysterious Oliver Parry walks into the King's Company's rehearsal rooms to audition for Hamlet, Millie Osborne is intrigued. Why is he so secretive? What is his interest in the Company? When Millie investigates, she uncovers a tale of secret identities, betrayal, lies, revenge . . . and perhaps even murder.

Author : Grosset & Dunlap
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698403177
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Angelina's Best Friend Dance written by Grosset & Dunlap and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a brand new 8x8 featuring the gorgeous hand-drawn illustrations that fans know and love, Angelina Ballerina and her best friend Alice both win the same role in their school's spring dance. Who will dance the lead and who will be the understudy? This book also comes with a sheet of themed stickers for only $4.99.

Author : Elizabeth Stevens
Publisher : Sleeping Dragon Books
ISBN 13 : 1925928187
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book the Stand-In written by Elizabeth Stevens and published by Sleeping Dragon Books. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’s a semi-famous rockstar I’m Nerdy McNerdleton Elijah Sweet: born rock god, gorgeous, sinful Ella Cowan: beautiful, confidant, popular Chloe Cowan: wait…who? Born for the express purpose of being the understudy for my older sister, I’ve learnt that life goes faster if I just go along with the madness. Until the madness involves me, the School Formal, my sister’s hair-brained scheme to win over the hottest boy in school, and a misunderstanding that I’m the one interested in him. Suddenly, my quiet existence isn’t so quiet anymore and the bright neon light that heralds my eighteenth birthday and freedom is overshadowed by one that follows a boy who’s going to be the next big thing. But I am so not interested… Am I? Please be aware that this story is set in Australia and therefore uses Australian English, grammar and syntax.

Author : Steven Leyva
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781941551226
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Understudy's Handbook written by Steven Leyva and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry collection