{"product_id":"9780062008626","title":"The Collected Plays of Paul Rudnick","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Paul Rudnick is a champion of truth (and love and great wicked humor) whom we ignore at our peril.” —David Sedaris, author of Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, and Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis definitive collection of Paul Rudnick’s plays presents the pinnacle of theatrical hilarity from one of America’s great humorists. Popular for his wickedly funny novels, including I’ll Take It and Social Disease, comic screenplays like In \u0026amp; Out and Addams Family Values, and the Augusten Burroughs-like memoir I Shudder, Rudnick remains best known for his cerebral but side-splitting theatrical writing. With echoes of Neil Simon, Thornton Wilder, and Noel Coward, Rudnick plays like I Hate Hamlet, Jeffrey, and The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told are outstanding fixtures of America’s comedic canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the full range of Rudnick’s comedic genius in one volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeven Complete Plays:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the full scripts for \u003ci\u003eI Hate Hamlet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJeffrey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Most Fabulous Story Ever Told\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eValhalla\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Naked Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRegrets Only\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe New Century\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGroundbreaking Gay Comedy:\u003c\/b\u003e From \u003ci\u003eJeffrey\u003c\/i\u003e, the first play to hilariously and heartfully tackle the AIDS crisis, to the Genesis-retelling of \u003ci\u003eThe Most Fabulous Story Ever Told\u003c\/i\u003e, these plays redefined gay stories for the American stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHilarious Social Satire:\u003c\/b\u003e Rudnick skewers religion, marriage, politics, and the art world with a wit that echoes Noel Coward and a modern bite praised by David Sedaris.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWickedly Funny Monologues:\u003c\/b\u003e A treasure trove for actors, featuring dozens of side-splitting and poignant monologues perfect for auditions and scene study, including the unforgettable Mr. Charles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthor’s Introductions:\u003c\/b\u003e Go behind the scenes with Rudnick’s personal, witty introductions to each play, revealing the real-life inspirations behind his most beloved works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul Rudnick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47132710273173,"sku":"9780062008626","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/x750_937c2767-b11e-4296-a5de-d84ebaf78d25.jpg?v=1776992637","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780062008626","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}