Broadway Musicals: Show by Show

This updated edition of one of the bestselling and comprehensive Broadway reference books, first published in 1985, has been expanded to include many of the most important and memorable productions of American musical theater, including revivals. Arranged chronologically, beginning with musicals from just after the Civil War, each successive edition of the book has added valuable updates about trends in musical theater as well as capsule features on the most significant musicals of the day. The ninth edition documents important musicals produced since the end of the 2012-2013 season through spring 2019. Broadway Musicals, Show by Show features a wealth of statistics and inside information, plus critical reception, cast lists, pithy commentary about each show, and numerous detailed indexes that no Broadway fan will want to be without. Since its original publication, Broadway Musicals has proved to be an indispensable addition to any Broadway aficionado's library.

Author: Stanley Green, Cary Ginell
Publisher: Applause Books
Published: 12/15/2019
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.30d
ISBN13: 9781493047697
ISBN10: 1493047698
BISAC Categories:
- Performing Arts | Theater | Broadway & Musicals
- Music | Genres & Styles | Musicals
- Performing Arts | Theater | History & Criticism

About the Author
Stanley Green (1928-1990) was a historian of American musical theater, devoting many years to lecturing and writing on the subject. In 1967, Green wrote A Salute to the American Musical Theatre for the Manhattan School of Music, which was performed at the White House. He was the author of The World of Musical Comedy and The Encyclopedia of Musical Comedy, among other well-loved books. Cary Ginell is the author of ten books on American music. He is a recipient of the prestigious ASCAP Deems Taylor Award, a Grammy nominee, and six-time winner of the ARSC Award for Excellence in Recorded Sound Research.