The book is part of series from Rowman & littlefield covering Broadway musicals, all written by Dietz. With the publication of this title, chronological coverage reaches from the 1940s through the 1980s. The author has reviewed each musical, giving the technical details of the production ...
Stage Musicals-A detailed history from ancient times to the present Screen Musicals- A detailed history from 1927 to the present TV Musicals- A catalog of US television musicals from the 1940s to the present. Cabaret- Essays profile the evolution of this international art form ...
LOST WEST END VINTAGE 2celebrates London's forgotten musicals of the 1940s, 50s and 60s compiling songs from 37 West End productions and showcasing these unique theatrical works from the golden age of the British musical. Ranging from 1943 to 1962, the selections featured include a broad range...
While American-style comedies with jazz scores were also very popular in the 1930s and 1940s, the tradition of folkloric musical comedies continued with the arrival of the first generation of directors from the Escuela Oficial de Cine (Official Film School) in the 1950s, sprinkling these ...
Adapted from L. Frank Baum's beloved children's book,The Wizard of Ozis a technicolor wonder that has charmed generations with its unforgettable story of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Starring Judy Garland as young Dorothy Gale, this enduring tale whisks audiences away to a magical ...
While the contemporary Broadway musical took its form from operetta, it got its comic soul from the variety entertainments that delighted America from the mid-1800s onward. Crude American Variety and Minstrel Shows eventually gave way to the more refined pleasures of Vaudeville -- and the rowdy ...
From 'Moulin Rouge!' to 'West Side Story,' the 100 best movie musicals of all time represent the height and incredible range of the genre.
1940’s Radio Hour, The (Rental) 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, The 3 Little Birds (see Bob Marley's Three Little Birds) 4 Guys Named Jose and Una Mujer Named Maria (No reed books; Rental) 42nd Street (Rental) 42nd Street (2017 West End Production) 42nd Street (1980, 2001)...
If you dream of becoming the next Lin-Manuel Miranda, it’s a good idea to brush up on your knowledge of classic musicals before you put pen to paper. We’re here to inspire you with this rundown of the most famous musicals of all time, from Broadway to TV and film. You’ll be ...
The script boasts a barrage of puns, ranging from the obvious ('Mammary Lane') to the slightly more slow-burning. 'I'm a country member,' announces one frumpy female character. 'Yes, I remember,' mutters her husband. The dialogue is a riot, as are the catchy, witty musical numbers,...