search for books and compare prices
The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals
By
Dan Dietz
Price
Store
Arrives
Preparing
Shipping
Jump quickly to results on these stores:
The price is the lowest for any condition, which may be new or used; other conditions may also be available.
Jump down to see edition details for: Hardcover
Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
Publication date
February 2, 2015
Pages
593
Binding
Hardcover
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781442245273
ISBN-10
1442245271
Dimensions
2 by 10 by 12 in.
Weight
4 lbs.
Original list price
$125.00
Amazon.com says people who bought this book also bought:
The Complete Book of 2000s Broadway Musicals | The Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals | The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals
The Complete Book of 2000s Broadway Musicals | The Complete Book of 1950s Broadway Musicals | The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: The debut of Oklahoma! in 1943 ushered in the modern era of Broadway musicals and was followed by a number of successes that have become beloved classics. Shows produced on Broadway during this decade include Annie Get Your Gun, Brigadoon, Carousel, Finian’s Rainbow, Pal Joey, On the Town, and South Pacific. Among the major performers of the decade were Alfred Drake, Gene Kelly, Mary Martin, and Ethel Merman, while other talents who contributed to shows include Irving Berlin, Gower Champion, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Agnes de Mille, Lorenz Hart, Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe, Cole Porter, Jerome Robbins, Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II.
In The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines every musical and revue that opened on Broadway during the 1940s. In addition to providing details on every hit and flop, this book includes revivals and one-man and one-woman shows. Each entry contains the following information:
Besides separate entries for each production, the book offers numerous appendixes, such as a discography, film versions, published scripts, Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and non-musical productions that utilized songs, dances, or background music.
A treasure trove of information, The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals provides readers with a complete view of each show. This significant resource will be of use to scholars, historians, and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.
In The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines every musical and revue that opened on Broadway during the 1940s. In addition to providing details on every hit and flop, this book includes revivals and one-man and one-woman shows. Each entry contains the following information:
- Opening and closing dates
- Plot summary
- Cast members
- Number of performances
- Names of all important personnel, including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers, and musical directors
- Musical numbers and the names of performers who introduced the songs
- Production data, including information about tryouts
- Source material
- Critical commentary
- Details about London and other foreign productions
Besides separate entries for each production, the book offers numerous appendixes, such as a discography, film versions, published scripts, Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and non-musical productions that utilized songs, dances, or background music.
A treasure trove of information, The Complete Book of 1940s Broadway Musicals provides readers with a complete view of each show. This significant resource will be of use to scholars, historians, and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.
Editions
Hardcover
The price comparison is for this edition
from Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc (February 2, 2015)
9781442245273 | details & prices | 593 pages | 10.00 × 12.00 × 2.00 in. | 4.00 lbs | List price $125.00
About: The debut of Oklahoma!
About: The debut of Oklahoma!
Pricing is shown for items sent to or within the U.S., excluding shipping and tax. Please consult the store to determine exact fees. No warranties are made express or implied about the accuracy, timeliness, merit, or value of the information provided. Information subject to change without notice. isbn.nu is not a bookseller, just an information source.