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B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z Hardcover – Feb. 1 2022
by
John Robert Allman
(Author),
Peter Emmerich
(Illustrator)
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“A must-have for all Broadway lovers—B Is for Broadway—a book I am actually in!!! I am buying a dozen.” —ROSIE O’DONNELL, Isabelle Stevenson Award recipient, three-time Tony Awards host, and Emmy Award winner
New from the creators of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z!
From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!
Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway legends! Start with "A" for "audition" with the iconic line-up from A Chorus Line, then peek behind "B" to see the "backstage" buzz, and dance along with "C" for "choreographers".
Children and grown-ups alike can spot beloved stars and creators from today and yesterday, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Michael Bennett, Jennifer Holliday, Ethel Merman, and Billy Porter. Readers will also see famous New York theaters, beloved shows such as Hamilton and Hairspray, and the crew, stylists, and technicians who are vital to each performance. It's a celebration of the American stage that no fan is going to want to miss.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to The Actors Fund.
“We are honored that a portion of the proceeds of author John Robert Allman and illustrator Peter Emmerich’s B is For Broadway will go to support our programs. The Actors Fund is proud to be at the forefront of helping everyone in the entertainment community with emergency financial assistance and supportive services, and we’re grateful that this wonderful new work will help those in need in our performing arts community.” —Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO, The Actors Fund
B Is for Broadway is a hit with the stage's greatest stars!
“B Is for Broadway celebrates the entire Broadway community—backstage, onstage, everyone! who works in our performing arts and entertainment community. I’m honored to be a part of that beautiful community, and this lovely book.” —BEBE NEUWIRTH, Tony and Emmy Award–winning dancer, singer, actress (Sweet Charity, Chicago, Cheers), and Vice Chair of The Actors Fund
“E is for excited, which is what I am to be included in this book to benefit the incredible work of The Actors Fund.” —BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, Tony Award–winning actor and Board Chair of The Actors Fund
“The illustrations—gorgeous. The rhymes—delicious. This book—a must-have! B is for Broadway and buy-it-now!” —KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award–winning actress (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown)
“What a dynamite willkommen to the world of Broadway!” —JOEL GREY, Tony Award and Oscar–winning actor (Cabaret)
“B Is for Broadway is a gorgeous children’s book that will introduce a young person to all the magic of theater!” —ALI STROKER, Tony Award–winning actress (Oklahoma!)
New from the creators of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z!
From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!
Step into the spotlight and celebrate a cavalcade of Broadway legends! Start with "A" for "audition" with the iconic line-up from A Chorus Line, then peek behind "B" to see the "backstage" buzz, and dance along with "C" for "choreographers".
Children and grown-ups alike can spot beloved stars and creators from today and yesterday, such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Michael Bennett, Jennifer Holliday, Ethel Merman, and Billy Porter. Readers will also see famous New York theaters, beloved shows such as Hamilton and Hairspray, and the crew, stylists, and technicians who are vital to each performance. It's a celebration of the American stage that no fan is going to want to miss.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book is donated to The Actors Fund.
“We are honored that a portion of the proceeds of author John Robert Allman and illustrator Peter Emmerich’s B is For Broadway will go to support our programs. The Actors Fund is proud to be at the forefront of helping everyone in the entertainment community with emergency financial assistance and supportive services, and we’re grateful that this wonderful new work will help those in need in our performing arts community.” —Joseph P. Benincasa, President & CEO, The Actors Fund
B Is for Broadway is a hit with the stage's greatest stars!
“B Is for Broadway celebrates the entire Broadway community—backstage, onstage, everyone! who works in our performing arts and entertainment community. I’m honored to be a part of that beautiful community, and this lovely book.” —BEBE NEUWIRTH, Tony and Emmy Award–winning dancer, singer, actress (Sweet Charity, Chicago, Cheers), and Vice Chair of The Actors Fund
“E is for excited, which is what I am to be included in this book to benefit the incredible work of The Actors Fund.” —BRIAN STOKES MITCHELL, Tony Award–winning actor and Board Chair of The Actors Fund
“The illustrations—gorgeous. The rhymes—delicious. This book—a must-have! B is for Broadway and buy-it-now!” —KRISTIN CHENOWETH, Tony Award–winning actress (You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown)
“What a dynamite willkommen to the world of Broadway!” —JOEL GREY, Tony Award and Oscar–winning actor (Cabaret)
“B Is for Broadway is a gorgeous children’s book that will introduce a young person to all the magic of theater!” —ALI STROKER, Tony Award–winning actress (Oklahoma!)
- Reading age3 - 7 years
- Print length48 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - 2
- Dimensions22.56 x 1.02 x 28.58 cm
- PublisherDoubleday Books for Young Readers
- Publication dateFeb. 1 2022
- ISBN-100593305639
- ISBN-13978-0593305638
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"If A is for Audra is a crash course in Diva Studies, [B Is for Broadway] is a syllabus for showbiz."—Playbill
"Take your seats. No tickets needed for this entertaining performance."—Kirkus
“Stunning."—HuffPost
"Theater stars spring to life on the pages of B Is for Broadway."—NPR, All Things Considered
"Take your seats. No tickets needed for this entertaining performance."—Kirkus
“Stunning."—HuffPost
"Theater stars spring to life on the pages of B Is for Broadway."—NPR, All Things Considered
About the Author
JOHN ROBERT ALLMAN is the author of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z and B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z, plus three picture books with the American Ballet Theatre: Boys Dance!, B Is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet, and The Night Before the Nutcracker. He lives in New York City, where is works in marketing for television and theater. John is a graduate of Northwestern University, New York University's Stern School of Business, and BMI's Musical Theatre Workshop. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @Johnny_Allman.
PETER EMMERICH is the illustrator of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z and B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z. He has worked with DreamWorks and the Walt Disney Company, for which he illustrated the U.S. Postal Service's "Art of Disney" stamp series. Peter is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Follow him on Instagram at @peteremmerich.
PETER EMMERICH is the illustrator of A Is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z and B Is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z. He has worked with DreamWorks and the Walt Disney Company, for which he illustrated the U.S. Postal Service's "Art of Disney" stamp series. Peter is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology. Follow him on Instagram at @peteremmerich.
Product details
- Publisher : Doubleday Books for Young Readers (Feb. 1 2022)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 48 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0593305639
- ISBN-13 : 978-0593305638
- Item weight : 476 g
- Dimensions : 22.56 x 1.02 x 28.58 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: #415,783 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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John Robert Allman is the author of "A is for Audra: Broadway's Leading Ladies from A to Z" and "B is for Broadway: Onstage and Backstage from A to Z" as well as three children's books with American Ballet Theater, "B is for Ballet: A Dance Alphabet," "Boys Dance!," and "The Night Before The Nutcracker." He lives in New York City, where he works in marketing for television and theater. Follow John Twitter and Instagram at @Johnny_Allman.
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Broadway lovers must have
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 20, 2022Verified Purchase
A wonderful, fun book for Broadway lovers, something to keep around for friends or yourself. Illustrations are great and fun.
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This book should be recommended for 3-95 year olds, not 3-7! It’s fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 17, 2022Verified Purchase
This book is adorable & both a great way to introduce musical theater to children, it is also a wonderful walk down memory lane for those of us who have been watching, directing, choreographing, musical directing or running tech for Broadway musicals in schools, community theaters, churches, etc! All ages will love it!!

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Bb is for Broadway and for books
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2022Verified Purchase
Another hit from Allman, set on the great stage:
Another book for readers of each and every age.
The show must go on, by night or by day.
Read, sing, and dance to B is for Broadway.
Another book for readers of each and every age.
The show must go on, by night or by day.
Read, sing, and dance to B is for Broadway.


A.A.L.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 1, 2022
Another book for readers of each and every age.
The show must go on, by night or by day.
Read, sing, and dance to B is for Broadway.
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LJG
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for all ages
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 23, 2022Verified Purchase
I bought this for my young toddler grandchild, but really for me. We read it every day at his insistence. Enjoyable for both of us.

Catherine H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book start to finish
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 26, 2022Verified Purchase
My 6 year old has the A is for Audra and this book is an excellent follow up to that book. It covers all aspects of theater, onstage and off stage. Loving that he loves and appreciates theater at a young age.