Fortune in My Eyes: A Memoir of Broadway Glamour Social Justice and Political Passion - Paperback

by David Rothenberg (Author)

David Rothenberg's multilayered life thrust him into Broadway's brightest lights, prison riots, political campaigns, civil rights sit-ins, and a Central American civil war. In his memoir, Fortune in My Eyes, his journey includes many of the most celebrated names in the theater: Richard Burton, Elizabeth Taylor, Bette Davis, Sir John Gielgud, Peggy Lee, Alvin Ailey, Lauren Bacall, Christine Ebersole, and numerous others.

Author Biography

David Rothenberg (New York, NY) has been involved with more than 200 Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, as publicist or producer. His production of John Herbert's prison drama led to the creation of the Fortune Society, one of the nation's leading advocacy and service organizations in criminal justice. Rothenberg represented some of the most successful theater offerings in the second half of the 20th century, including the original production of Hair, Richard Burton's Hamlet, Beyond the Fringe, Blue Man Group, John Gielgud's production of The School for Scandal, Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, and several plays by Edward Albee and Tennessee Williams. Rothenberg conceived, directed, and coauthored the play The Castle, which played Off-Broadway for 13 months (2011-2012). He is a former member of the NYC Human Rights Commission, and he has hosted a weekly radio program on WBAI/NYC for nearly 40 years.