TY - BOOK TI - Musicals: the definitive illustrated story SN - 9780744027419 AV - ML 2054 M987 2021 U1 - 782.1409 23 PY - 2021/// CY - New York, NY PB - DK Publishing KW - Musicals KW - History and criticism KW - Musicales KW - Historia y crítica KW - Pictorial works KW - Obras pictóricas KW - Musical films KW - Musical theater KW - Motion pictures KW - United States KW - History KW - Películas cinematográficas KW - Catálogos KW - Estados Unidos KW - Historia KW - Broadway (New York, N.Y.) KW - Broadway (Nueva York, Nueva York) KW - Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) KW - Hollywood (Los Ángeles, California) N1 - 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 N2 - 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 ER -