For nearly sixty years, playwright Terrence Mc Nally has been a force in American theater. His work, encompassing plays, musicals, teleplays, and opera, has been performed around the world. Mc Nally is the consummate artist, delving into the human soul, fearlessly examining both the lighter and darker aspects of existence in an uncertainand sometimes frighteningworld. This book looks at Mc Nallys life and work against the backdrop of a dynamic theatrical culture, tracing the ways in which an artist grows and responds to reality. Starting in the Off-Off-Broadway movement in the 1960s, Mc Nallys work has continually reflected a changing culture, from opposition to the Vietnam War through the emergence of AIDS and the gay rights movement. Based on extensive interviews with Mc Nally, it also features interviews with many of the artistsactors, designers, producerswith whom he’s collaborated, including Nathan Lane, Chita Rivera, Angela Lansbury, Audra Mc Donald, Swoosie Kurtz, John Glover, Joe Mantello, Arin Arbus, Paul Libin, and many more. A Man of Much Importance presents a warm and affectionate look at the people and the practices that are unique to theater and performing arts. It goes beyond a traditional biography and illuminates the evolution of anartistnot merely as an individual creative force but also within the context of a collaborative, interdependent community of artists who inspire one another and give voice and dimension to the creative process.
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