Tom Santopietro has worked for the past twenty years in New York theater as a manager of more than two dozen Broadway shows, including "A Few Good Men, The""Tale of the Allergist's Wife, ""A Doll's House, ""Master Class, ""Tru, ""The Iceman Cometh, " and "Noises Off." He is also author of "The Importance of Being Barbra."
Praise for "The Importance of Being Barbra"
"Not at all the average fan tribute, "The Importance of Being
Barbra" mixes milk-and-honey admiration with bracing shots of
vinegar. His book is smart, funny, right-on. An encyclopedic
must-read for anybody who has pondered the greatness, perfection,
and oddities of Miss Streisand."
---Liz Smith, "New York"" Post" columnist
"An astute and thorough analysis of Streisand's career told in a
brisk and engaging style while carefully establishing Streisand as
a major cultural icon."
---A. R. Gurney Jr., author of "Love Letters" and "Scenes from
American Life"
"Cheeky and essential to a well-rounded Streisand collection, this
book is highly recommended."--"Library Journal"
"[A] fresh approach to Streisand's varied five-decade career,
applying both a fan's affection and a cultural critic's analysis to
the role Streisand has played in the larger culture of her
times."--"Boston"" Globe"
"Santopietro's book ... fixates on Streisand's professional, not
personal life, and that focus makes "The Importance of Being
Barbra" a more valuable keepsake for devotees who prefer something
more thoughtful than "In Touch" magazine."--"Miami"" Herald"
"[A] treasure of information.... a reader-friendly survey of the
career of this major star." --"EDGE "magazine
"[A] fast, fascinating overview of this very varied
career."--"Playbill"
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Praise for "The Importance of Being Barbra"
"Not at all the average fan tribute, "The Importance of Being
Barbra" mixes milk-and-honey admiration with bracing shots of
vinegar. His book is smart, funny, right-on. An encyclopedic
must-read for anybody who has pondered the greatness, perfection,
and oddities of Miss Streisand."
---Liz Smith, "New York"" Post" columnist
"An astute and thorough analysis of Streisand's career told in a
brisk and engaging style while carefully establishing Streisand as
a major cultural icon."
---A. R. Gurney Jr., author of "Love Letters" and "Scenes from
American Life"
"Cheeky and essential to a well-rounded Streisand collection, this
book is highly recommended."--"Library Journal"
"[A] fresh approach to Streisand's varied five-decade career,
applying both a fan's affection and a cultural critic's analysis to
the role Streisand has played in the larger culture of her
times."--"Boston"" Globe"
"Santopietro's bookl
Praise for "The Importance of Being Barbra":
"Not at all the average fan tribute, "The Importance of Being
Barbra" mixes milk-and-honey admiration with bracing shots of
vinegar. His book is smart, funny, right-on. An encyclopedic
must-read for anybody who has pondered the greatness, perfection,
and oddities of Miss Streisand."
---Liz Smith, "New York"" Post" columnist
"An astute and thorough analysis of Streisand's career told in a
brisk and engaging style while carefully establishing Streisand as
a major cultural icon."
---A. R. Gurney Jr., author of "Love Letters" and "Scenes from
American Life"
"Cheeky and essential to a well-rounded Streisand collection, this
book is highly recommended."--"Library Journal"
"[A] fresh approach to Streisand's varied five-decade career,
applying both a fan's affection and a cultural critic's analysis to
the role Streisand has played in the larger culture of her
times."--"Boston"" Globe"
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