The Book Of Musicals: From Show Boat To A Chorus Line
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the grand riverboats of Show Boat to the glittering finale of A Chorus Line, the history of the musical theatre is one of the most vibrant and uniquely American art forms ever conceived — and Arthur Jackson's The Book of Musicals is its definitive chronicle. Spanning Broadway's Great White Way, the experimental stages of Off-Broadway, and the celebrated theatres of London's West End, this exhaustive compendium presents hundreds of productions with rich detail, casting notes, song listings, and production histories that bring each show vividly to life. Jackson writes with the authority of a true aficionado, and his encyclopaedic knowledge illuminates not just the landmark hits, but the forgotten gems and noble failures that shaped the form across five decades. With a foreword by renowned critic Clive Barnes lending additional gravitas, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for theatre lovers, scholars, and anyone captivated by the magic of the musical stage — a treasure trove that raises the eternal question: which iconic show have you been missing?
Author: Arthur Jackson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Mitchell Beazley
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
From the grand riverboats of Show Boat to the glittering finale of A Chorus Line, the history of the musical theatre is one of the most vibrant and uniquely American art forms ever conceived — and Arthur Jackson's The Book of Musicals is its definitive chronicle. Spanning Broadway's Great White Way, the experimental stages of Off-Broadway, and the celebrated theatres of London's West End, this exhaustive compendium presents hundreds of productions with rich detail, casting notes, song listings, and production histories that bring each show vividly to life. Jackson writes with the authority of a true aficionado, and his encyclopaedic knowledge illuminates not just the landmark hits, but the forgotten gems and noble failures that shaped the form across five decades. With a foreword by renowned critic Clive Barnes lending additional gravitas, this volume stands as an indispensable reference for theatre lovers, scholars, and anyone captivated by the magic of the musical stage — a treasure trove that raises the eternal question: which iconic show have you been missing?