Title: A producer's Broadway journey /
Authors: Ostrow, Stuart, 1932-
Publisher: Praeger,
Year: 1999
Subjects: Musicals New York (State) New York History and criticism; Broadway (New York, N.Y.) History.
Abstract: From the first run of Guys and Dolls in 1950 to the recent debut of Rent, Stuart Ostrow, a protege of the great composer-lyricist Frank Loesser, has been personally involved in many of the major Broadway productions of our time. The steadily growing number of fans of the Great White Way will delight in his reminiscences about the shows that have shaped musical theater.
Contents: pt. I. 1950-1960 -- Broadway Babies: Adler and Ross, Stephen Sondheim, Bock and Harnick, and Meredith Willson. 1950-1951. Guys and Dolls. Call Me Madam. The King and I.A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. Other Musicals. 1951-1952. Paint Your Wagon. 1952-1953. Wonderful Town. Can-Can. 1953-1954. Kismet. The Pajama Game. The Threepenny Opera. Other Musicals. 1954-1955. Silk Stockings. Damn Yankees. Other Musicals. 1955-1956. My Fair Lady. The Most Happy Fella. 1956-1957. Bells Are Ringing. Candide. 1957-1958. West Side Story. The Music Man. 1958-1959. Gypsy. 1959-1960. The Sound of Music. Fiorello! Bye Bye Birdie. Other Musicals -- pt. II. 1960-1970 -- The Beginning of the End of Camelot: Rock 'n' Roll 'n' Revolution. 1960-1961. Camelot. Carnival! Other Musicals. 1961-1962. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. We Take the Town. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. 1962-1963. Little Me. Oliver! She Loves Me. 1963-1964. Here's Love. Hello Dolly! Funny Girl. Other Musicals. 1964-1965.