Musicals : the definitive illustrated story

Musicals The definitive illustrated story

Book - 2021

From Show Boat and The Wizard of Oz to Les Misérables and Hamilton, discover the story of musical theatre and film and see the world's best-loved musicals brought to life. This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for musical fans everywhere, covering the complete history of the genre, from its earliest origins in dance halls and vaudeville, to the record-breaking West End musicals and spectacular Broadway shows of today. Discover the history, plots, and stars of musical theatre and movie musicals, go backstage to find out more about choreography and set and costume design, and delve into profiles of successful creators such as Andrew Lloyd Webber in this illustrated celebration. Experience all the excitement of a trip to ...the theatre with Musicals: The Definitive Visual Guide--a showstopping visual celebration.

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Subjects
Musicals > History and criticism.
Musicals > Pictorial works.
Musical films.
Musical theater.
Motion pictures > United States > History.
Broadway (New York, N.Y.) > History.
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) > History.
Illustrated works.
Genres
Illustrated works
Published
New York, NY : DK Publishing 2021.
Language
English
Corporate Author
DK Publishing, Inc
Corporate Author
DK Publishing, Inc (-)
Edition
This American edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
360 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
ISBN
9780744027419
  • 1. The modern musical, to 1939 : from Show Boat to Wizard of Oz
  • 2. A golden age, 1940-1969 : from Pal Joey to Oh! Calcutta!
  • 3. New inventions, 1970-1999 : from Jesus Christ Superstar to Mamma Mia!
  • 4. A musical revival, 2000-present : from the Producers to Waitress.

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