Broadway Musicals
Subtitle: A Hundred Year History
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: September 24, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9780786412693
Subjects: History of specific subjects; Musical theatre; 20th century; Theater - History & Criticism; Performing Arts/Dance; Performing Arts; New York; USA; United States; Theater - Broadway & Musical Revue; Theater - General; History and criticism; Musicals
Description: "This book is a survey of Broadway musicals all through the 20th century, from turn-of-the century Tin Pan Alley comedies, to the integrated musical plays that flourished midcentury, to the rock era, concept musicals, and the arrival of British mega musicals late in the century.

It also profiles some of the theater world's leading composers, writers, and directors; considers the elusive fragility of the libretto and the compensating nature of production elements; and examines representative shows from every decade. An extensive discography offers a brief critique of over 300 show cast albums."--BOOK JACKET.