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<p>Along with jazz and abstract expressionism, the Broadway musical is one of the few uniquely American art forms. A companion to the six-part PBS documentary series, <i>Broadway: The American Musical</i> is the first comprehensive history of the musical, from its roots at the turn of the 20th century through the smashing successes of the new millennium. The compelling, in-depth text is lavishly illustrated with a treasure trove of photographs, sheet-music covers, posters, scenic renderings, production stills, rehearsal shots, and caricatures, many previously unpublished.<p>Complementing the narrative are lively sidebars that highlight the stars, the shows, and the songs--the key ingredients that make the musical great. Each chapter will also include essays written by some of Broadway's most fascinating luminaries, past and present. An entertaining amalgam of unpublished material, candid and production photographs, and a trunkful of anecdotes and Broadway lore, <i>Broadway</i> will appeal to eighth-graders in their first high school musical as well as to connoisseurs of the art form.</p> <h3>Publishers Weekly</h3> <p>Those critics and theatergoers who have for some time lamented th
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- Author
- Laurence Maslon; based on the documentary film by Michael Kantor
- Publisher
- New York: Bulfinch Press
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780821229057
- Category
- music
- Subjects
- Fiction, Music, History
- Rating
- 4.35 / 5 (265 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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