Little Musicals for Little Theatres: A Reference Guide for Musicals That Don't Need Chandeliers or Helicopters to Succeed (Limelight)

(Limelight). With this book, the many wonderful musicals that played the small theaters and cabarets of Off Broadway are finally given the spotlight they deserve. Little Musicals for Little Theatres is a comprehensive reference guide to over 150 small musicals that any theater or school can produce with limited resources. Each entry includes writing credits, synopsis, cast size, musical numbers, production notes, and licensing information. The book also includes the few Broadway musicals that have small casts and can be performed in almost any circumstances. Photos give the reader a look at production requirements, and statistics on the number of performances indicate how successful a show's original production was.

"Geared towards theatres and schools with limited resources but unlimited aspirations . . . will inspire off-Broadway productions regardless of space and budget. -- Metro LA, March 14-28, 2006, Vol. 9, No. 14

"[An] information packed paperback . . . a handy guide for anyone with an interest in all things musical theater." -- Curtainup.com