Musicals : the definitive illustrated story.
Musicals : the definitive illustrated story.
Title appears as: DK musicals : the definitive illustrated story
- This American edition.
- 360 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Includes index.
1. The modern musical, to 1939 : from Show Boat to Wizard of Oz -- 2. A golden age, 1940-1969 : from Pal Joey to Oh! Calcutta! -- 3. New inventions, 1970-1999 : from Jesus Christ Superstar to Mamma Mia! -- 4. A musical revival, 2000-present : from the Producers to Waitress.
From Show Boat and The Wizard of Oz to Les Misérables and Hamilton, discover the story of musical theatre and film and see the world's best-loved musicals brought to life. This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for musical fans everywhere, covering the complete history of the genre, 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 more about choreography and set and costume design, and delve into profiles of successful creators such as Andrew Lloyd Webber in this illustrated celebration. Experience all the excitement of a trip to the theatre with Musicals: The Definitive Visual Guide--a showstopping visual celebration.
9780744027419 0744027411
2022561010
Musicals--History and criticism.
Musicales --Historia y crítica
Musicals--Pictorial works.
Musicales --Obras pictóricas
Musical films.
Musical theater.
Motion pictures--History.--United States
Películas cinematográficas --Historia --Estados Unidos --Catálogos
Broadway (New York, N.Y.)--History.
Broadway (Nueva York, Nueva York) --Historia
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)--History.
Hollywood (Los Ángeles, California) --Historia
ML 2054 / M987 2021
782.1409
Includes index.
1. The modern musical, to 1939 : from Show Boat to Wizard of Oz -- 2. A golden age, 1940-1969 : from Pal Joey to Oh! Calcutta! -- 3. New inventions, 1970-1999 : from Jesus Christ Superstar to Mamma Mia! -- 4. A musical revival, 2000-present : from the Producers to Waitress.
From Show Boat and The Wizard of Oz to Les Misérables and Hamilton, discover the story of musical theatre and film and see the world's best-loved musicals brought to life. This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for musical fans everywhere, covering the complete history of the genre, 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 more about choreography and set and costume design, and delve into profiles of successful creators such as Andrew Lloyd Webber in this illustrated celebration. Experience all the excitement of a trip to the theatre with Musicals: The Definitive Visual Guide--a showstopping visual celebration.
9780744027419 0744027411
2022561010
Musicals--History and criticism.
Musicales --Historia y crítica
Musicals--Pictorial works.
Musicales --Obras pictóricas
Musical films.
Musical theater.
Motion pictures--History.--United States
Películas cinematográficas --Historia --Estados Unidos --Catálogos
Broadway (New York, N.Y.)--History.
Broadway (Nueva York, Nueva York) --Historia
Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.)--History.
Hollywood (Los Ángeles, California) --Historia
ML 2054 / M987 2021
782.1409