"Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain" Available in Stores

By Adam Hetrick
November 6, 2009

In the new book "Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain," Gerard Alessandrini documents and dishes on his long-running theatrical spoof that played to acclaim Off-Broadway and across the U.S.

The 256-page hardcover boasts hundreds of photos of the various incarnations of Forbidden Broadway, which has spoofed musicals from Cats to The Light in the Piazza, as well as stars including Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters and Barbra Streisand.

"Forbidden Broadway: Behind the Mylar Curtain" includes the history of the tart valentine to Broadway, as well as over 100 parody lyrics from the revue, and behind-the-scenes stories told by creator and producer Alessandrini. Co-author is Michael Portantiere.

The Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning musical revue concluded performances Off-Broadway at the 47th Street Theatre on March 1, 2009. Forbidden Broadway premiered in New York at Palsson's Supper Club in January 1982.