Sometimes, a person’s profession seems preordained, as is the case with one of Broadway’s most prolific poster artists, Frank “Fraver” Verlizzo. Verlizzo signs his work Fraver, a mash-up of the first three letters of his first and last names. Those and others are featured in the book “Fraver by Design: 5 Decades of Theatre Poster Art from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Beyond,” released this month. Most productions are in the very early stages of development when the poster art is commissioned. Frank "Fraver" VerlizzoFrank "Fraver" VerlizzoFrank "Fraver" VerlizzoFrank "Fraver" VerlizzoFrank "Fraver" VerlizzoFrank "Fraver" VerlizzoFrank "Fraver" Verlizzojessica.gelt@latimes.com@jessicageltMORE THEATER:The critic: Tony nominations reflect an anemic year for original ideasThe count: ‘Mean Girls’ and “SpongeBob’ lead a year of adaptations and revivalsThe complete list: 2018 Tony nominations in every category

Source: Los Angeles Times May 08, 2018 13:52 UTC