Description: Patricia Zipprodt, (1925-1999), one of Broadway's pioneering costume designers, recounts with wit and candor the highs and lows of working with legendary directors, like Bob Fosse, on iconic musicals like Chicago.
Brief description: Patricia Zipprodt (1925-99) was one of Broadway's pioneering costume designers, working with legendary directors Jerome Robbins, Bob Fosse, Hal Prince, and Mike Nichols on the iconic musicals Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, Cabaret, and Pippin, and the movie classic The Graduate.
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"It is easy - a no-brainer, really - to recommend this book to anyone who loves the performing arts. It is also relevant for anyone pondering a career in theatre and film! Savor her memories, mainly reprised in her own voice - and keep the legacy of this remarkable and talented woman as vital as she was in person." --Live Design
"Her significant contributions to the development of Off-Broadway theater, her distaste for Hollywood, the job interviews she suffered through, the industry giants she worked with (including Jerome Robbins, Hal Prince, and Bob Fosse), and the struggles and successes of her career are presented in twelve chapters of vivid autobiographical anecdotes written in her naturally engaging, open, and witty style." --DC Theater Arts "A work of art in itself, celebrating and showcasing Zipprodt's creativity." --LouReviews "This memoir will leave readers with a profound appreciation for the immense creativity, discipline, and dedication required in theatrical costume design. Zipprodt's storytelling is as vivid as her designs, offering invaluable insights for aspiring designers and seasoned professionals alike." --CHOICE