By Michael Riedel
Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway (Review)
A comprehensive guide to Broadway during the 90s, Singular Sensation is the well-researched and journalistic approach to the history and context of the big hits, from Sunset Boulevard to The Producers and everything in between.
Scattered with quotes, the book is a thorough look into show business…and I mean business. The focus on marketing and money was certainly less razzle-dazzle than one might expect for such a vibrant and rousing topic and the book would have benefited from more description and story-telling elements.
Less than approachable for newbies not already familiar with the many shows and famous figures mentioned, the oversaturation of references and characters quickly becomes hard to keep track of. Rather, Singular Sensation is geared towards those with some background under their belt already who want to know more about the business, but who don’t know so much that it won’t add some insight, a narrow niche to fill.
I rated Singular Sensation 3 out of 5 stars.
Thank you to Netgalley and Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.
Singular Sensation is out now and available at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, and more.
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