He has danced and choreographed his way to stardom and he's garnered millions of admirers along the way. Now Broadway's 6'6" answer to Fred Astaire gives readers a magical "Tune-ful"--in a buoyant, beguiling theatrical memoir to rank with Moss Hart's Act One and Neil Simon's Rewrites. Photos & line drawings.
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Broadway icon Tommy Tune rummages through the packed attic of his eventful life as a nine-time Tony-winning dancer, director, and choreographer for his colorful memoir, Footnotes. Tune brings forth a surprising amount of grit from the glitter and froufrou, plus several startlingly graphic passages. His Texas boyhood amid supportive parents lead to a quick rise in the world of 1970s Broadway, and brought this modern-day Fred Astaire to success at the helm of shows such as Nine, My One and Only, Grand Hotel, and The Club. There are regrets, philosophy, affairs with men and women, and soft-focus reminiscences of Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Agnes de Mille, and others. But behind it all he reveals an unaccountable feeling of emptiness and hunger for light, movement, and beauty. A sidelining foot injury in 1995 left him in the reflective mood conveyed in Footnotes, but Tune's story isn't over yet.
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The perennially youthful and energetic dancer and choreographer Tune is known for his considerable work in film (e.g., Hello, Dolly!) and theater (e.g., The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas). As a dancer, this 6'6", pencil-slim performer delights with his agility and grace, and his innovative choreography dazzles audiences. In a freewheeling style and in no particular chronology, Tune records events and people in his life. Born in a small Texas town, Tune quickly experienced professional success, winning TonyR awards in four different categories for his acting, directing, and dancing. This memoir is Tune's collection of short?sometimes amusing, usually flamboyant?"takes" on his life. Short on facts and long on personal reveries, it is written with forced flourish and drama. Readers more interested in Tune's professional life will be disappointed in these superficial musings. Recommended for general audiences who enjoy celebrity biographies.
-?Joan Stahl, National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
-?Joan Stahl, National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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A Definite Ten,
By Zanna (Tulsa , Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Footnotes: A Memoir (Hardcover)
Like a wonderful Broadway play, FOOTNOTES keeps its audience spellbound from the opening scene. This beautiful memoir is deeply moving, extremely interesting, and at times, delightfully humorous. All of Tommy Tune's stories, from dance recitals and backyard musical productions of his childhood to his personal relationships and professional triumphs in New York, are fascinating. Generosity and loyalty are abundant as he praises many who have influenced and supported his artistry as well as those who have contributed to his personal sense of well-being. In the theatre, Tommy Tune has always enlightened us with beauty and truth, and he does it again in this book as he bares his soul so we can see the truth in his heart. What we discover is a caring, compassionate man of integrity who also happens to be an artistic genius. I didn't want this book to end. ....
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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What a heartwarming memoir,
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This review is from: Footnotes: A Memoir (Hardcover)
I have always admired Tommy Tune and this was a treat to read about him in his own words. It was very well written and lavishly illustrated with photos of Tommy and his friends/co-workers. It was a very quick read but very rich in insights. One insight that especially angered me was his experience interacting with Lucie Arnez and was happy they worked it out. I am very glad he exposed his soul to the world and will treasure this book
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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A Piece of Tommy Tune's Heart,
By Traci L. Boles (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Footnotes: A Memoir (Hardcover)
Footnotes was one of the most honest and heartwarming memoirs I have ever read. Tommy Tune's honesty and openness with his readers is incredible. He has definately shared a part of himself with all of us. This kind and generous man is tops with me. While reading Footnotes I laughed, cried, and truly came to know this wonderful man. I highly recommend this book to everyone.
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