Musicals, the definitive illustrated story, foreword by Elaine Paige
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Musicals, the definitive illustrated story, foreword by Elaine Paige
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Musicals
Oclc number
919593430
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foreword by Elaine Paige
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the definitive illustrated story
Summary
From The Phantom of the Opera and The Sound of Music to Les Misérables, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story brings the world's best-loved productions to life.The complete history of the musical is covered, from its earliest origins in dance halls and vaudeville, to the record-breaking West End musicals and spectacular Broadway shows of today. Discover the history, plots and stars of musical theatre and movie musicals, go backstage to find out behind-the-scenes gossip and delve into profiles of successful creators such as Disney and Andrew Lloyd Webber in this illustrated celebration. Plus fun infographics summarise plot, characters and songs, making this a handy reference guide of all the best-loved musicals.With a beautiful glittery cover capturing the excitement and glamour of a trip to the theatre, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story is a show-stopping celebration and a perfect gift for musical fans everywhere
Table Of Contents
1. The modern musical, to 1939 -- 2. A golden age, 1940-1969 -- 3. New inventions, 1970-1999 -- 4. A musical revival, 2000-present
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DK musicals, the definitive illustrated story
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