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Record Nr.

UNINA9910823567303321

Autore

Naden Corinne J

Titolo

The golden age of American musical theatre : 1943-1965 / / Corinne J. Naden

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham, : Scarecrow Press, 2011

ISBN

1-282-97536-6

9786612975363

0-8108-7734-1

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (274 p.)

Disciplina

792.609747/1

Soggetti

Musicals - United States - 20th century - History and criticism

Musicals

Musical theater - United States - History - 20th century

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-252) and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. America's unique contribution -- 2. The history of Broadway -- 3. Golden age timeline -- 4. The golden age musicals of Broadway -- 5. The golden age stars of Broadway -- 6. The theatres of Broadway -- 7. The awards of Broadway.

Sommario/riassunto

The Golden Age of American Musical Theatre provides synopses, cast and production credits, song titles, and other pertinent information for over 180 musicals from Oklahoma! to On A Clear Day You Can See Forever. Concentrating on a 22-year span, this book lists both commercial successes and flops of the Golden Age-when the musicals presented on Broadway showcased timeless, memorable tunes, sophisticated comedy, and the genius o