Michael Riedel books

Michael Riedel is a theater columnist and author who has written extensively about the history of Broadway, including the books Razzle Dazzle and Singular Sensation.

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Title Published Buy on Amazon
Veterans Unclaimed Benefits: The Insider’s Guide 2003 Buy
Michael Riedel: Oskar 2014 Buy
Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway 2015 Buy
Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway 2020 Buy

Michael Riedel is a theater columnist and author who has spent decades covering Broadway. His most recognized books are Razzle Dazzle: The Battle for Broadway and its follow-up Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway, which together tell the story of Broadway’s decline and revival over several decades. Riedel brings an insider’s knowledge from years as a theater reporter, and his writing is full of behind-the-scenes details about producers, playwrights, and the business side of the stage.

His other works include a biography of Oskar and Veterans Unclaimed Benefits: The Insider’s Guide, which is a departure from his theater writing. Riedel’s Broadway books have become popular references for anyone interested in the commercial and creative forces that shape American theater.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Riedel written?

Michael Riedel has written four books in one series.

What was Michael Riedel's first book?

Michael Riedel’s first book is Veterans Unclaimed Benefits: The Insider’s Guide, published in 2003.

What period of Broadway history do Michael Riedel's books cover?

His two main Broadway books cover different eras. Razzle Dazzle focuses on the transformation of Times Square and Broadway from the 1970s through the 1990s, while Singular Sensation picks up the story in the late 1990s and follows it through the early 2000s.

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