The Playbill Broadway Yearbook: June 2013 to May 2014

Taking the format of a school yearbook the tenth edition of EThe Playbill Broadway YearbookE is packed with photos (more than 4 000 many in color) and memorabilia from the entire 2013-2014 Broadway season.THThis edition documents the more than 70 Broadway shows of that season a which is every show that ran during the season a not just the new shows like EBullets Over BroadwayE EAladdinE EAfter MidnightE EBridges of Madison CountyE EIf/ThenE and EBeautifulE but the long-running ones from seasons past like EThe Book of MormonE EMatildaE EOnceE EMotownE and EWickedE. In addition to all the headshots of all the actors who appeared in Playbill the book has photos of producers writers designers stage managers stage hands musicians ushers a even Sky the winner of the Westminster Kennel Club competition who did a walk-on in EKinky BootsE. This year's roster is expected to top 10 000 (human) names.THThere is also a wealth of photos from Broadway insider events including Gypsy of the Year Broadway Bares Forbidden Broadway and the annual Broadway League softball championship players. To top it all off each production was asked to appoint a member of the cast or crew to report on things only those who worked backstage would know: Opening night presents daily rituals celebrity visits ghostly encounters favorite health tips and regimens memorable ad-libs etc. Correspondents range from stage managers and dancers to featured players understudies and in some cases the star of the show.