Broadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time

Broadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time
Ken Bloom (Author), Frank Vlastnik (Author)
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Finally, a book as glorious as its subject: this lush showcase for everyone who loves musicals covers the 101 most influential, popular, and enduring Broadway shows--all of which have toured the country and been performed in theatres large and small everywhere. Each listing includes expert commentary that sets the play in historical and cultural context, plus features on the creators and performers, plot synopses, cast and song lists, production details, backstage anecdotes, and more. Four or five beautifully reproduced photographs from each show--the majority never before published--accompany the text and make the shows leap off the page. Appendices and special features include cast albums, poster artists, revivals, guilty pleasures, Off-Broadway musicals, notable flops, and much more.

• Rank: #225826 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-01
• Format: Abridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Description #1 by AbeBooks:

Finally, a book as glorious as its subject: this lush showcase for everyone who loves musicals covers the 101 most influential, popular, and enduring Broadway shows--all of which have toured the country and been performed in theatres large and small everywhere. Each listing includes expert commen...

Description #2 by LangtonInfo.com:

Offers an alphabetical survey of the most popular Broadway musicals in history, with commentaries, synopses, behind-the-scenes information, and lists of songs and cast members for each musical.

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