Bus Stop: A Three-Act Romance [Paperback]

William Inge (Author), William Inge (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1956

Upon hitting Broadway in 1955 Bus Stop was an immediate commercial & critical success. During a winter storm a busload of weary travelers are forced to shack up at a roadside diner until morning. Inge was renowned for his in-depth character studies, Bus Stop is no exception and offers a warm play about the intersecting lives of eight ordinary people.

A L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring: Megan Anderson, Terrence Currier, Rachel Miner, Anson Mount, Kyle Prue, Lynnie Raybuck, Jefferson A. Russell and Gary Sloan.

--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

A winter storm has waylaid a busload of passengers at a small café somewhere in the middle of Kansas. Everybody is waiting for morning--but what this 1955 Broadway hit is really about is three women who are waiting for their lives to begin. Without a doubt, Lynnie Raybuck, Megan Anderson, and Rachel Miner are up to the vocal challenges of depicting the humor, hope, and world-weariness of the café owner, the small-time showgirl, and the waitress who wants to take off for the big city. Spot-on sound effects and engaging guitar tunes round out this snapshot of a mid-twentieth-century America in transition. Once again, L.A. Theatre Works excels in bringing a stage classic to audio. B.P. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc. (October 1, 1956)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822201666
• ISBN-13: 978-0822201663
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #62 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Literature & Fiction > Drama > United States
  • #62 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater > General

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 50's naivete with a bite, July 23, 2003

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Cindy Huckfeldt (Casper, Wyoming United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bus Stop: A Three-Act Romance (Paperback)

Bus Stop isn't read much, but it is performed frequently to packed audiences. It's surface is all 1950's naivete and blustering innocence, but the March wind quickly blows the surface away. This is really a play about lonely people who either don't have a home to go to, or would rather face a cold road than a cold room. It's full of characters who make us laugh while they work out how to find warmth (in friendship, romance, or self-respect) in a dingy Kansas diner. It's worth the time. Enjoy it with a cup of cocoa.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bus Stop is a classic, June 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Bus Stop: A Three-Act Romance (Paperback)

Mr. Inge, in this story, has crafted a tale of first love and cynicism that we can all relate to. People jaded by life, people wanting something more, people content with their lot... it's all here.