
Broadway Musicals
A Hundred Year History
David H. Lewis(Author)
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 7. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
258 pages
978-0-7864-1269-3 (ISBN)
Description
This 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 playwrights and musicals late in the century. Some of the theater world's leading composers, writers, and directors are profiled, and the book considers some of the most unforgettable shows (but not forgetting the forgettable ones), illustrates the fragility of the libretto, explains the compensating nature of production elements, and examines shows from every decade. An extensive discography offers a brief critique of over 300 show cast albums.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Illustrations
Photographs, discography
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
496 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7864-1269-3 (9780786412693)
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Person
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.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
1 Songs in Revolt
2 Misery's Coming Around
3 Lyrical Courage
4 On to the Hit Parade
5 Cockeyed Optimists
6 Fie on Goodness!
7 The Age of Abbott
8 Your Own Thang
9 The Roads He Didn't Take
10 What They Did for Love
11 Muddy Concepts
12 Sir Musical
13 A Helicopter Lands
14 Desperate Openings
15 Revival Roulette
16 Cirque du Disney
17 Long Ago and Far Ahead
Discography
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
1 Songs in Revolt
2 Misery's Coming Around
3 Lyrical Courage
4 On to the Hit Parade
5 Cockeyed Optimists
6 Fie on Goodness!
7 The Age of Abbott
8 Your Own Thang
9 The Roads He Didn't Take
10 What They Did for Love
11 Muddy Concepts
12 Sir Musical
13 A Helicopter Lands
14 Desperate Openings
15 Revival Roulette
16 Cirque du Disney
17 Long Ago and Far Ahead
Discography
Notes
Bibliography
Index