Musicals
Subtitle: the definitive illustrated story
By: foreword by Elaine Paige
Edition: First American edition.
Publisher: DK Publishing
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 360
ISBN-13: 9781465438867
Subjects: Casting; Musicals; Theater; History and criticism; Pictorial works; History
Other titles: DK musicals, the definitive illustrated story
Description: The complete history of the musical is covered, from its earliest origins in dance halls and vaudeville, to the record-breaking West End musicals and spectacular Broadway shows of today. Discover the history, plots and stars of musical theatre and movie musicals, go backstage to find out behind-the-scenes gossip and delve into profiles of successful creators. Infographics summarise plots, characters and songs, making this a handy reference guide of all the best-loved musicals.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: 1. The modern musical, to 1939; title: 2. A golden age, 1940-1969; title: 3. New inventions, 1970-1999; title: 4. A musical revival, 2000-present.