Items related to Broadway Musicals: A Hundred Year History
Synopsis
Musicals have been a major part of American theater for many years, and nowhere have they been more loved and celebrated than Broadway, the theater capital of the world. The music of such composers as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Berlin, the Gershwin brothers, Lerner and Loewe, Steven Sondheim, and Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to run through people's minds, and such productions as South Pacific, Cats, My Fair Lady, The Phantom of the Opera, Guys and Dolls, Rent, and West Side Story remain at the top of Broadway's most popular productions.
This book is a survey of Broadway musicals all through the 20th century, from the Tin Pan Alley-driven comedy works of the early part of the century, to the integrated musical plays that flourished in the heyday years of midcentury, and 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 some of the most unforgettable and forgettable shows, illustrates the elusive fragility of the libretto, explains 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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
David H. Lewis has written articles for Variety, The Christian Science Monitor, and Skate, among others, and is currently at work on the book and lyrics for a new musical comedy. He lives in California.
Review
"This is a compelling and engrossing book." --Stage Directions Magazine
"Straightforward, well-researched history." --Theatre Topics
"Highly recommended." --Broadside
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMcFarland & Company
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0786412690
- ISBN 13 9780786412693
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages258
- Rating
Search results for Broadway Musicals: A Hundred Year History
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals: A Hundred Year History
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1. Seller Inventory # G0786412690I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals : A Hundred Year History
Published by
McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2002
ISBN 10: 0786412690
ISBN 13: 9780786412693
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 17168105-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals : A Hundred Year History
Published by
McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2002
ISBN 10: 0786412690
ISBN 13: 9780786412693
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP96546544
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals: A Hundred Year History
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Seller Inventory # CHL10113590
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals: A Hundred Year History
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.97. Seller Inventory # 0786412690-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals: A Hundred Year History
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.97. Seller Inventory # 353-0786412690-vrg
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals: A Hundred Year History
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,600grams, ISBN:9780786412693. Seller Inventory # 8235367
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Broadway Musicals : A Hundred Year History
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 941281
Quantity: 19 available
Seller Image
Broadway Musicals : A Hundred Year History
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 941281-n
Quantity: 19 available
Stock Image
Broadway Musicals A Hundred Year History
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # CW-9780786412693
Quantity: 15 available