Download Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes Audible Audio Edition Tony Kushner Andrew Garfield Nathan Lane Susan Brown Denise Gough Beth Malone James McArdle Lee Pace Nathan StewartJarrett Bobby Cannavale Edie Falco Random House Audio Books

Download As PDF : Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes Audible Audio Edition Tony Kushner Andrew Garfield Nathan Lane Susan Brown Denise Gough Beth Malone James McArdle Lee Pace Nathan StewartJarrett Bobby Cannavale Edie Falco Random House Audio Books

Presenting an original audiobook performance of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, starring the cast of the National Theatre's 2018 Broadway revival.

In this production, adapted especially for the listening experience, Andrew Garfield, Nathan Lane, and the entire cast recreate their acclaimed performances from the 2018 Tony Award-winning National Theatre revival of Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes. With narration by Bobby Cannavale and Edie Falco, and a musical score by Adrian Sutton, this audiobook is a compelling and immersive theatrical listening experience.

A play in two parts, "Millennium Approaches" and "Perestroika", Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes is a complex and insightful look into identity, community, justice, and redemption.  

New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, and heaven and hell as the AIDS crisis intensifies during a time of political reaction - the Reagan Republican counterrevolution of the 1980s. 

Published to celebrate the Broadway revival, this is a unique opportunity to hear one of the most honored and timeless plays in American history. 

Full cast

• Andrew Garfield as Prior Walter
• Nathan Lane as Roy M. Cohn
• Susan Brown as Hannah Pitt 
• Denise Gough as Harper Pitt
• Beth Malone as The Angel
• James McArdle as Louis Ironson
• Lee Pace as Joseph Pitt 
• Nathan Stewart-Jarrett as Belize

With narration by

• Bobby Cannavale ("Millennium Approaches") 
• Edie Falco ("Perestroika")

Based on the National Theatre production, directed by Marianne Elliott.

Music by Adrian Sutton.

Cover art Ryan Hopkinson

Download Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes Audible Audio Edition Tony Kushner Andrew Garfield Nathan Lane Susan Brown Denise Gough Beth Malone James McArdle Lee Pace Nathan StewartJarrett Bobby Cannavale Edie Falco Random House Audio Books

"Angels in America is a play written by Tony Kushner that tackles various topics. The story takes place in the 1980’s, specifically when right-winged President Ronald Reagan was in office; complications including politics, sexuality, religion, and race mixed to form a plot that is unique and a pleasure to read. All of this is included in the description of the play, “A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.”
The story in the play centers around two toxic relationships. The first one is between characters Joe Pitt and Harper. Joe is a Mormon law clerk who works under heavily republican lawyer Roy Cohn. Harper, Joe’s wife, stays at home with various issues, including an addiction to the drug Valium. Joe eventually finds out that he is actually gay, causing Harper to immediately say, “Sometimes, maybe lost is best. Get lost. Joe,” (283). The second relationship is between two men, Louis and Prior Walter. Unfortunately, Prior is diagnosed with AIDS which creates problems in their relationship. Eventually, Prior rejects Louis by saying, “you can’t come back ever. Not ever,” (284). The two relationships intertwined with each others and overall lead to issues that exist throughout the play. Characters outside of the two relationships including Roy, nurse Belize, and Hannah (Joe’s Mom), play vital roles in the story. Controversial topics including religion and political beliefs are emphasized and heavily influence outcomes in the book.

The play is exceptional, and unique to any of its time. The epidemic of AIDS plagued the way people live in the 1980’s. Homosexual liberals during this time felt as if they were alone in the fight towards AIDS and often possessed hatred towards conservative president Ronald Reagan. Louis once described Reagan as a person who is “fascist hypocrite lying filthy,” (250). I find it interesting to see how the book portrays presidents to how they are portrayed in our current world. It is also fascinating to note that many of the problems that were relevant in the 19080’s, are still equally as relevant. I recommend this book to most audiences. I would not recommend this read to heavily conservative or anti-gay audiences due to the fact that it attacks these principles and tends to lean more liberal. However, I do believe that everyone should read this to either branch out, or entertain your personal beliefs."

Product details Audible Audiobook Listening Length 6 hours and 53 minutes Program Type Audiobook Version Original recording Publisher Random House Audio Scheduled Audible.com Release Date May 14, 2019 Language English, English ASIN B07PWYCKX7

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Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes Audible Audio Edition Tony Kushner Andrew Garfield Nathan Lane Susan Brown Denise Gough Beth Malone James McArdle Lee Pace Nathan StewartJarrett Bobby Cannavale Edie Falco Random House Audio Books Reviews :

Angels in America A Gay Fantasia on National Themes Audible Audio Edition Tony Kushner Andrew Garfield Nathan Lane Susan Brown Denise Gough Beth Malone James McArdle Lee Pace Nathan StewartJarrett Bobby Cannavale Edie Falco Random House Audio Books Reviews

• This is my favorite play. Tony Kushner rendered a heart-wrenching story, and this most completed version brought it even closer to perfection. Noticable changes have been made, especially to Part 2 "Perestroika," but I think they all work to the overall story's advantage. The two scenes that were cut from the original published version are still available to read in the back. There are also notes and an intro written by Kushner himself. For someone who claims not to care for intros, he makes decent work of them. ;)
  The book itself is very sturdy (I bought the hardcover version), the cover beautiful (even if I'm not a fan of dust jackets) and the pages have held up through three read-throughs so far as I carry this book all over town like a security blanket and read it everywhere from the breakfast table to waiting rooms to my local park. Most satisfying purchase I've made yet. I recommend this to anyone who needs their heart broken and/or healed, or just has space on their bookshelf.
• Angels in America is a play written by Tony Kushner that tackles various topics. The story takes place in the 1980’s, specifically when right-winged President Ronald Reagan was in office; complications including politics, sexuality, religion, and race mixed to form a plot that is unique and a pleasure to read. All of this is included in the description of the play, “A Gay Fantasia on National Themes.”
  The story in the play centers around two toxic relationships. The first one is between characters Joe Pitt and Harper. Joe is a Mormon law clerk who works under heavily republican lawyer Roy Cohn. Harper, Joe’s wife, stays at home with various issues, including an addiction to the drug Valium. Joe eventually finds out that he is actually gay, causing Harper to immediately say, “Sometimes, maybe lost is best. Get lost. Joe,” (283). The second relationship is between two men, Louis and Prior Walter. Unfortunately, Prior is diagnosed with AIDS which creates problems in their relationship. Eventually, Prior rejects Louis by saying, “you can’t come back ever. Not ever,” (284). The two relationships intertwined with each others and overall lead to issues that exist throughout the play. Characters outside of the two relationships including Roy, nurse Belize, and Hannah (Joe’s Mom), play vital roles in the story. Controversial topics including religion and political beliefs are emphasized and heavily influence outcomes in the book.
  
  The play is exceptional, and unique to any of its time. The epidemic of AIDS plagued the way people live in the 1980’s. Homosexual liberals during this time felt as if they were alone in the fight towards AIDS and often possessed hatred towards conservative president Ronald Reagan. Louis once described Reagan as a person who is “fascist hypocrite lying filthy,” (250). I find it interesting to see how the book portrays presidents to how they are portrayed in our current world. It is also fascinating to note that many of the problems that were relevant in the 19080’s, are still equally as relevant. I recommend this book to most audiences. I would not recommend this read to heavily conservative or anti-gay audiences due to the fact that it attacks these principles and tends to lean more liberal. However, I do believe that everyone should read this to either branch out, or entertain your personal beliefs.
• This was and continues to be one of my favorite plays of all time. The subtitle describes exactly what the play is all about A Gay Fantasia on National Themes. Bear in mind, this play takes places in the mid 1980's President Reagan was in office and the new Millennium is approaching, a time of uncertainty. Some call it an AIDS play, but it is much more than that. It's about love, betrayal, abandonment, religion, forgiveness, friendship, and the supernatural. The dialogue can be preachy, but that does not mean it's bad. Quite the opposite. It's pretty excellent. Mr. Kushner's use of words are quite exquisite. Probably my favorite scene of this play occurs in part 2 of the play, when the character Harper is alone in the Mormon center, and she obtains advice about life from an interesting source. Overall, the play is worth re-visiting after 23 years since its world premiere at Eureka Theatre Company in San Francisco, CA.
• One of the top 3 gay and AIDS related films of all time... The roster of star power is unmatched, really, while the direction by Mike Nichols is stellar! Al Pacino has, in my opinion, delivered the absolute best performance of his career while filming this made-for-TV (HBO) film, while Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson have outdone themselves as they each play 3-4 different roles in the same movie... Of outstanding quality was also Patrick Wilson's performance who masterfully managed to walk the line mixing good looks with brilliant acting... Of course, all this cinematic marvel would have never taken place if it hadn't been for Tony Kushner's brilliant script! This film, projected in two parts, is a must-see for everyone out there... Especially since it is somewhat based on real events and characters...
• I do picture the original table read, with the actors loving the words they are going to get to speak, and all the tech folks in the outer circle gasping at the outrageous technical demands of one stage direction after another.