Musicals - Hardcover

DK

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0241214564 ISBN 13: 9780241214565

Publisher: DK, 2015

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Musicals
Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story showcases the complete history of the musical on stage and screen, from its origins in ancient Greece to early twentieth century dance halls and vaudeville to the golden age of cinema productions to the record-breaking Broadway musicals of today.Packed with historical insights, memorabilia, behind-the-scenes gossip, and artifacts, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story takes you on the ultimate behind-the-scenes tour of the best-loved musicals, such as Chicago, Les Miserables, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and many more.In all, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story features more than 140 notable stage and film productions and the stories of the people who created them. Throughout, clear infographics, rich black-and-white and color photography, and a clever, informative design make this comprehensive overview of musical theater and movie musicals a true showstopper.

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This lively history celebrates more than 200 shows, from golden-age classics like Singin' In The Rain to more recent bog-budget film adaptations like Les Miserables * Daily Mail * A must-buy, or the perfect gift, for musical theatre fans [...] packed with profiles of musical icons plus a mesmerising medley of fascinating facts from hit shows ranging from Singing in the Rain to Book of Mormon * Hello! * Lights, camera, action! The world's best-loved productions are brought to life in this lavish companion to musical theatre and movie musicals. With a foreword by Elaine Paige, this useful go-to guide has all the glitter and glamour of the West End * Best *

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