Musical Stages: An Autobiography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark memoir in the world of American musical theatre, Musical Stages: An Autobiography chronicles the remarkable life and career of one of Broadway's most celebrated composers, tracing his journey from a musically gifted child in New York City to the creative force behind some of the twentieth century's most beloved stage productions. With candor and warmth, Rodgers details his legendary partnerships — first with lyricist Lorenz Hart, whose brilliant wordplay and turbulent personal life shaped their golden era of collaboration, and later with Oscar Hammerstein II, with whom he redefined the American musical through landmark works such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music. The narrative presents an intimate portrait of the Broadway world, illuminating the creative tensions, professional triumphs, and personal heartbreaks that defined a career spanning more than half a century. Written with the measured elegance of a man who let his music speak for itself, the memoir offers an authoritative and deeply personal account of how a singular artistic vision transformed popular entertainment forever.
Author: Richard Rodgers
Format: Hardback
Published: 1976, W.H. Allen
Genre: Biography
Edition: 1st uk ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark memoir in the world of American musical theatre, Musical Stages: An Autobiography chronicles the remarkable life and career of one of Broadway's most celebrated composers, tracing his journey from a musically gifted child in New York City to the creative force behind some of the twentieth century's most beloved stage productions. With candor and warmth, Rodgers details his legendary partnerships — first with lyricist Lorenz Hart, whose brilliant wordplay and turbulent personal life shaped their golden era of collaboration, and later with Oscar Hammerstein II, with whom he redefined the American musical through landmark works such as Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music. The narrative presents an intimate portrait of the Broadway world, illuminating the creative tensions, professional triumphs, and personal heartbreaks that defined a career spanning more than half a century. Written with the measured elegance of a man who let his music speak for itself, the memoir offers an authoritative and deeply personal account of how a singular artistic vision transformed popular entertainment forever.