Title: The world of musicals : an encyclopedia of stage, screen, and song /
Authors: Robinson, Mark A., 1973-
Year: 2014
Subjects: Musicals Encyclopedias.; Musical theater Encyclopedias.; Musical films Encyclopedias.; Musicals
Abstract: A celebration of the American musical, as performed on Broadway and off-Broadway; in film and on television. Introduces the titles, topics, movers, and shapers that have guided this art form. Includes information on how to secure rights to perform all of the available titles, and also a variety of appendices with interesting facts and figures.
Contents: v. 1. A-L -- v. 2. M-Z ; Appendix 1. Most popular musicals performed by high schools : a teacher-friendly guide ; Appendix 2. Musical suggestions for schools looking for a challenge ; Appendix 3. Audition songs ; Appendix 4. Tony Award-winning best musicals ; Appendix 5. Theatrical rights licensing agents ; Appendix 6. Broadway theaters ; Appendix 7. Academy Awards for "Best song" ; Appendix 8. Musicals at the Academy Awards ; Appendix 9. Highest-grossing film musicals (adjusted for inflation) ; Appendix 10. Longest-running Broadway musicals (as of June 23, 2013)