Maslon, Laurence

Broadway: The American Musical

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ISBN 13:: 9781493047673
author:: Maslon, Laurence
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Applause
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 520
Dimensions:: 25.8 x 21.7 x 3.5 centimetres (1
Genre:: Music, Genres & Styles, Musicals,
Condition:: New
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The Broadway Musical: A Comprehensive History Laurence Maslon and Michael Kantor present a detailed exploration of America's unique art form, tracing its development from the early 20th century to the new millennium. This revised edition includes a new foreword by Julie Andrews and covers key musicals and trends up to the end of the 2018-2019 season. The book features a wealth of photographs, sheet-music covers, posters, scenic renderings, production stills, rehearsal shots, and caricatures, many previously unpublished. Complementing the narrative are lively sidebars highlighting the stars, shows, and songs that make the musical great. The book also includes full lyrics to essential songs and an expansive appendix with maps of the Theater District and a selective chronology of Tony Award-winning musicals over the last 120 years. This comprehensive history will appeal to those new to the world of musical theater as well as seasoned enthusiasts, offering a treasure trove of information on the art form that has captivated audiences for decades.

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