Broadway musicals : a hundred year history / by David H. Lewis.
Broadway musicals : a hundred year history / by David H. Lewis.
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2002.
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N782.14/13
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Language
English
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Physical content
vii, 250 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Contents
Songs in revolt -- Misery's coming around -- Lyrical courage -- On to the Hit Parade -- Cockeyed optimists -- Fie on goodness! -- The age of Abbott -- Your own thang -- The roads he didn't take -- What they did for love -- Muddy concepts -- Sir Musical -- A helicopter lands -- Desperate openings --...
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, c2002.
Place of Publication
North Carolina
Date Published
c2002.
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Summary
"This book is a survey of Broadway musicals all through the 20th century, from turn-of-the century Tin Pan Alley comedies, to the integrated musical plays that flourished midcentury, 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, writer...
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Broadway musicals : a hundred year history / by David H. Lewis.
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Includes discography (p. 201-228), bibliographical references (p. 239-240), and index.
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c2002.
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N782.14/13
Record Identifier
74Vvl6ZxzNWX
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ISBN
0786412690 (alk. paper)
9780786412693 (alk. paper)
DDC
782.14097471
MMS ID
991017314649702626
