Perilous Adventures On The Road With Mary Martin And Carol Channing

By Mary Martin and Carol Channing

Two Broadway legends share their hilarious and heartwarming stories from a lifetime of friendship and adventure.

Mary Martin and Carol Channing were two of the most beloved stars of the Broadway stage. They met in the early 1940s, and their friendship quickly blossomed. Over the years, they starred in numerous productions together, including South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and Hello, Dolly!

Diary of a Mad Playwright: Perilous Adventures on the Road with Mary Martin and Carol Channing (Applause Books)

by James Kirkwood

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4348 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	336 pages

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In their book, Perilous Adventures On The Road With Mary Martin And Carol Channing, the two actresses share their hilarious and heartwarming stories from a lifetime of friendship and adventure. From their early days on the road to their starring roles on Broadway, Martin and Channing tell all.

The book is full of funny anecdotes, behind-the-scenes stories, and touching tributes to their friendship. Martin and Channing were two of the most talented and charismatic performers of their time, and their book is a must-read for fans of Broadway and theater history.

Here are a few excerpts from the book:

• "We were playing in a small town in the Midwest, and we were staying at a local hotel. One night, we decided to go out for a walk. We walked for a while, and we came to a park. We sat down on a bench, and we started to talk. We talked about our lives, our careers, and our dreams. We talked for hours, and we laughed and cried together. It was one of the most magical nights of my life." - Mary Martin
• "We were playing in London, and we were staying at a hotel in Mayfair. One morning, we decided to go to the park for a walk. We walked for a while, and we came to a pond. We sat down on a bench, and we started to talk. We talked about our lives, our careers, and our dreams. We talked for hours, and we laughed and cried together. It was one of the most magical days of my life." - Carol Channing
• "We were playing in New York City, and we were staying at a hotel in the theater district. One night, we decided to go out for dinner. We walked for a while, and we came to a restaurant. We sat down at a table, and we started to talk. We talked about our lives, our careers, and our dreams. We talked for hours, and we laughed and cried together. It was one of the most magical nights of my life." - Mary Martin

Perilous Adventures On The Road With Mary Martin And Carol Channing is a hilarious and heartwarming memoir from two of the most beloved stars of the Broadway stage. It is a must-read for fans of Broadway and theater history.

About the Authors

• Mary Martin (1913-1990) was an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her roles in the Broadway musicals South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and Hello, Dolly!
• Carol Channing (1921-2019) was an American actress, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her roles in the Broadway musicals Gentleman Prefer Blondes, Hello, Dolly!, and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Diary of a Mad Playwright: Perilous Adventures on the Road with Mary Martin and Carol Channing (Applause Books)

by James Kirkwood

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4348 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	336 pages

FREE