Andrew L. Erdman

Andrew L. Erdman is the author of Beautiful: The Story of Julian Eltinge, America's Greatest Female Impersonator, and Queen of Vaudeville: The Story of Eva Tanguay. He has also written comedy for the stage, TV, and online platforms. With a doctorate in theatre studies from the City University of New York and a master's in social work from Yeshiva University, Erdman’s books connect the sweep of entertainment history to our inner lives. In his work, Andrew seeks to uncover misunderstood aspects of our cultural past and how they relate to misunderstood parts of ourselves.