BOOKS BY VIAGAS

On the Line: The Creation of “A Chorus Line” (Morrow) with Thommie Walsh and Baayork Lee. Re-released in paperback to coincide with the Broadway revival. Was translated into Japanese and released in Japan.

The Amazing Story of “The Fantasticks” (Citadel) with Donald C. Farber. Chronicle of the creation of the longest-running musical in world history. Updated second edition released in paperback to coincide with the Off-Broadway revival.

At This Theatre (Playbill Books/Applause) with Louis Botto. I took over writing and editing the Playbill column of theatre history from founder Botto. Edited and co-wrote this book-length 2001 collection of the expanded columns. Updated second edition released in 2010 under my byline.

I’m the Greatest Star! (Applause) Short biographies of 40 top stars of Broadway musical history. Was adapted as a stage musical at Hofstra University.

The Alchemy of Theatre (Playbill Books/Applause Essays on collaboration. Was the subject of a sold-out forum with essayists Edward Albee, Hal Prince, Terrence McNally, et al at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan.

The Playbill Broadway Yearbook Series (Playbill Books/Applause/annual) College-style yearbook for the people who work on Broadway and their fans. Ten editions, 2004-05 through 2013-2014.

Scales to Scalpels: Doctors Who Practice the Healing Arts of Music & Medicine (Pegasus) with Lisa Wong. Book about the Longwood Symphony Orchestra, which consists entirely of working doctors. Available in Kindle edition, Audiobooks and was translated into Mandarin Chinese and released in Taiwan.

The Back Stage Guide to Broadway (Back Stage Books) Handbook for fans of the theatre who want to know when, where and how to get the best deal on tickets, pick a restaurant, find the theatre, etc. Includes a walking guide to the Times Square theatre district, a thumbnail history of Broadway, how to talk like a Broadwayite, Broadway stars and shows you should know, and other insider knowledge.