Enchanted Evenings: The Broadway Musical from 'Show Boat' to Sondheim and Lloyd Webber
"Enchanted Eveningsis a superb read." --Theatermania.com"I can't think of another book, on any subject, in which the author shows such firm control over his materials, in this case scholarly as well as journalistic writing on the Broadway musical, reviews of shows, correspondence, the music itself, and archival materials of various sorts relating to the early stages of creation.Enchanted Eveningsis fascinating, original, compelling."--Charles Hamm, Professor Emeritus of Music, Dartmouth College, and author,Irving Berlin: 1907-1914"A solid and fascinating work that should become a model of how to investigate and report on the evolution of a musical. . . [Block's] research is persuasive and his writing vivid. . . Indispensable for anyone who cares to know more about Broadway musicals thanPlaybillcan provide."--Steven Bach,The Los Angeles Times Book Review"Some of the smartest commentary available about American musical theater"--Joel E. Siegel,The Washington Post