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Fierstein, Harvey 1954-
Overview
| Works: | 155
works in
393
publications in
10
languages and
20,025
library holdings
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| Genres: | Children's stories
Comedies
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| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Narrator, Librettist, Host, Interviewee, Author of screenplay, Singer, Scenarist, Other, Recipient, Bibliographic antecedent |
| Classifications: | pn1997,
791.4372 |
Most widely held works about
Harvey Fierstein
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Most widely held works by
Harvey Fierstein
Mulan(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
1,490
libraries
worldwide
Clever Mulan proves her worth outside of her tradition-bound society when, diguised as the male soldier, "Ping", she bravely takes her father's place in the Imperial Army. Helped by her funny guardian dragon Mushu and a lucky cricket named Cri-kee, Mulan strives to earn the respect of her fellow warriors and her courageous Captain Shang. Mulan's adventures lead to a climatic battle atop the Imperial Palace, where her family's honor and the fate of the Emperor and all of China rests in her hands.
Independence Day(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1996
and
2007
in
English
and held by
1,402
libraries
worldwide
Massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies and wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. The world's only hope lies with a determined band of survivors.
Torch song trilogy : three plays by Harvey Fierstein (
Book
)
27
editions published
between
1979
and
1989
in
English
and held by
1,333
libraries
worldwide
The sissy duckling by Harvey Fierstein (
Book
)
2
editions published
between
2002
and
2005
in
English
and held by
1,141
libraries
worldwide
Elmer the duck is teased because he is different, but he proves himself by not only surviving the winter, but also saving his Papa.
Mrs. Doubtfire(
visu
)
25
editions published
between
1993
and
2010
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
1,134
libraries
worldwide
Daniel Hillard is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubtfire, a devoted British housekeeper who is hired on the spot. Free to be the "woman" he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
La cage aux folles original cast recording by Jerry Herman (
Sound Recording
)
24
editions published
between
1983
and
2010
in
English
and held by
994
libraries
worldwide
Typescript with video director's notes, used by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Theatre on Film and Tape Archive during videotaping of the production on June 23, 2005 at the Marquis Theatre (New York, N.Y.).
The times of Harvey Milk(
visu
)
21
editions published
between
1984
and
2011
in
English
and held by
968
libraries
worldwide
Documents the life, career, and assassination of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person elected to public office in San Francisco. Milk was shot to death, along with mayor George Moscone, by city supervisor Dan White on Nov. 22, 1978; White was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and was paroled in 1985. Examines Milk's life leading up to his assassination, his successful efforts to politically represent San Francisco's gay community, and the city's reaction to the assassinations through extensive news footage and personal recollections.
Harvey Fierstein's safe sex by Harvey Fierstein (
Book
)
10
editions published
between
1987
and
1988
in
4
languages
and held by
905
libraries
worldwide
Hairspray original Broadway cast recording by Marc Shaiman (
Sound Recording
)
4
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
851
libraries
worldwide
Independence day(
visu
)
14
editions published
between
1996
and
2010
in
English and Undetermined
and held by
767
libraries
worldwide
Spaceships appear and wonder turns to terror as they attack cities all over the earth.
Duplex(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
2003
and
2011
in
English
and held by
709
libraries
worldwide
In terms of living the American Dream, Alex and Nancy have it pretty good. They're a young, vibrant couple in New York City with bright futures ahead of them. But one thing is missing: a home of their own. But their new home comes with one feature they didn't expect: an upstairs rent-controlled tenant, Mrs. Connelly, who isn't quite as easy going or frail as Alex and Nancy originally anticipated. As their blissful life begins to seriously fray around the edges, their dream home rapidly turns into a nightmare. It's then that they start to wonder: if they can't move Mrs. Connelly out.
Mrs. Doubtfire(
visu
)
2
editions published
in
1994
in
English
and held by
685
libraries
worldwide
Daniel Hillard (Williams) transforms into everyone's ideal vision of a grandmotherly English housekeeper in order to maintain contact with his three children after his divorce.
The celluloid closet(
visu
)
7
editions published
between
1997
and
2005
in
English
and held by
676
libraries
worldwide
Assembles footage from over 120 films showing the changing face of cinema homosexuality from cruel stereotypes to covert love to the activist cinema of the 1990s. Many actors, writers and commentators provide anecdotes regarding the history of the role of gay men and lesbians on the silver screen.
Torch song trilogy(
visu
)
17
editions published
between
1987
and
2006
in
4
languages
and held by
550
libraries
worldwide
A gay man in New York searches for love, respect, and tradition in a world that seems not especially made for him.
Mulan(
visu
)
10
editions published
between
1998
and
2009
in
3
languages
and held by
487
libraries
worldwide
When Mulan's aging father is drafted into the Imperial army to fight the invading Hun army, she disguises herself as a soldier and takes his place. Mulan's hilarious guardian dragon and lucky cricket are not enough to help her defeat the ruthless Hun leader; only by staying true to herself will she bring victory to her country and honor to her family.
Death to Smoochy(
visu
)
5
editions published
in
2002
in
English
and held by
445
libraries
worldwide
Venom-laced and the raucous rivalry of scandalized former kid-show host Rainbow Randolph and his squeaky-clean replacement, Sheldon Mopes, a.k.a. Smoochy the Rhino. Randolph is insanely obsessed with getting his job back, but Smoochy's a smash, and their war for kid-vid supremacy places a jaded "KidNet" producer in the middle of a Rainbow/Rhino smackdown.
Broadway's lost treasures. III the best of the Tony Awards(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2005
in
English
and held by
393
libraries
worldwide
A compilation of Broadway song & dance numbers from The Tony Awards, as performed by the original cast members between 1968 and 2002.
Happy to be nappy and other stories of me(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2004
and
2005
in
English
and held by
321
libraries
worldwide
Today there are more reasons than ever for families to explore and celebrate diversity. Introduce your family to children who are not only celebrating how they are unique, but who are also learning from and appreciating the differences in others.
The best of the Tony Awards the plays(
visu
)
3
editions published
between
2005
and
2007
in
English
and held by
267
libraries
worldwide
A compilation of dramatic scenes from various Broadway plays, as performed on the Tony Awards by the original cast members between 1969 and 2001.
Kull, the conqueror(
visu
)
4
editions published
between
1997
and
1998
in
English
and held by
216
libraries
worldwide
Kull (Sorbo) is a fearless barbarian warrior who, through skill and bravery, becomes king. Worshipped by his subjects for his mercy, adored by the beautiful fortuneteller Zareta (Lombard) for his valour, Kull quickly becomes the mortal enemy of the forces of darkness, led by the villainous Akivasha (Carrere). Now, the only hope for the kingdom and the woman he loves rests in Kull's avenging sword as he risks everything to save all.
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