Book Tune, Tommy - Footnotes

The perennially youthful and energetic dancer and choreographer Tune is known for his considerable work in film (e.g., Hello, Dolly!) and theater (e.g., The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas). As a dancer, this 6'6", pencil-slim performer delights with his agility and grace, and his innovative choreography dazzles audiences. In a freewheeling style and in no particular chronology, Tune records events and people in his life. Born in a small Texas town, Tune quickly experienced professional success, winning Tony awards in four different categories for his acting, directing, and dancing. This memoir is Tune's collection of short 'sometimes amusing, usually flamboyant' "takes" on his life. Short on facts and long on personal reveries, it is written with forced flourish and drama. Readers more interested in Tune's professional life will be disappointed in these superficial musings. Recommended for general audiences who enjoy celebrity biographies.
-Joan Stahl, National Museum of American Art, Washington, D.C.
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