Broadway To Hollywood: Musicals From Stage To Screen
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the gas-lit stages of New York's theatre district to the glittering soundstages of Tinseltown, Broadway to Hollywood: Musicals from Stage to Screen chronicles the dazzling and transformative journey of the American musical, tracing how the most beloved stage productions were reimagined, reinvented, and occasionally reinvigorated for the silver screen. Thomas G. Aylesworth presents a rich, panoramic survey of this uniquely American art form, examining landmark productions and the creative forces behind them — the composers, lyricists, directors, choreographers, and stars who shaped an entire century of popular entertainment. Aylesworth writes with the authority of a cultural historian and the enthusiasm of a true devotee, illustrating how the tension between theatrical authenticity and cinematic spectacle produced some of the most iconic works in entertainment history. The book argues that this Broadway-to-Hollywood pipeline was not merely an act of adaptation, but a complex cultural negotiation that reshaped both industries. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this volume is an indispensable companion for anyone captivated by the golden age of the movie musical — and curious about what was gained, and lost, in translation.
Author: Thomas G. Aylesworth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, Bison Books
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
From the gas-lit stages of New York's theatre district to the glittering soundstages of Tinseltown, Broadway to Hollywood: Musicals from Stage to Screen chronicles the dazzling and transformative journey of the American musical, tracing how the most beloved stage productions were reimagined, reinvented, and occasionally reinvigorated for the silver screen. Thomas G. Aylesworth presents a rich, panoramic survey of this uniquely American art form, examining landmark productions and the creative forces behind them — the composers, lyricists, directors, choreographers, and stars who shaped an entire century of popular entertainment. Aylesworth writes with the authority of a cultural historian and the enthusiasm of a true devotee, illustrating how the tension between theatrical authenticity and cinematic spectacle produced some of the most iconic works in entertainment history. The book argues that this Broadway-to-Hollywood pipeline was not merely an act of adaptation, but a complex cultural negotiation that reshaped both industries. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, this volume is an indispensable companion for anyone captivated by the golden age of the movie musical — and curious about what was gained, and lost, in translation.