Unless you can achieve the impossible—assemble in one room all the dancers quoted here and make them talk practically—get this book now.
—Arthur Laurents
To anyone who's ever contemplated a Broadway dancer's life, I can't imagine a more insightful, practical, and accurate guide.
—Jerry Zaks
Some of the best nuts and bolts trade information from one of Broadway's greatest dancer/actresses. Tina and I did two shows together. I'm a big fan.
—Joel Grey
. . . the real deal. A refreshingly honest and accurate guide by one of the best dancers ever to grace a Broadway stage.
—Rob Marshall
I would hope every auditionee that I now come across will have read Tina Paul's wonderfully direct and truly illuminating book.
—Susan Stroman
. . . so incredibly valuable that I'm jealous it didn't exist when I first hit New York.
—Tommy Tune
Veteran performer and choreographer Tina Paul dispels myths and delivers the inside dope about achieving your dream of dancing on Broadway. Tommy Tune, Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, and eleven other dancers join Tina in sharing their diverse experiences to help you make the right choices, avoid embarrassing mistakes, and prepare for the challenges that lead to a Broadway career. All of them agree—they love theatre and that love got them over many hurdles. Through tips on survival, discipline, and protocol, these professionals offer encouragement, bolster determination, and guarantee that you will be one step ahead in your quest for the lights and life of Broadway.
