Ibsen's Ghost: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy by Charles Busch (review)

Busch pulls from an extensive knowledge of theatre history, canonical plays, and Hollywood film to write and perform satiric, melodramatic fictions that position Busch himself as the leading lady. Determined to protect her husband's legacy, she enlists the help of her sharp-witted stepmother (J...

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Published in:Theatre journal (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2024-12, Vol.76 (4), p.572-573
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