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 peoplersquo;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 Broadwayrsquo;s most popular productions. This book is a survey of Broadway musicals all through the 20th century; from the Tin Pan Alleyndash;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 worldrsquo;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 more than 300 show cast albums.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I would buy it again!By AliciaThis book is great. My son loved it for Christmas. The book is the song and the song is also in the back with music notes. Very easy book to read if they know the song!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I love this bookBy Oscar A. TorresI love this book; we play the sung and sing alone with the book. My little girls maria loves it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a very nicely illustrated story of the Little Drummer Boy and has ...By Everett G.This is a very nicely illustrated story of the Little Drummer Boy and has the words of the songtowards the back of the book so they can sing it. I like this book.