Song and Dance: The Musicals of Broadway
- ISBN-10
- 1567998836
- ISBN-13
- 9781567998832
- Series
- Song and Dance
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001-09-01
- Publisher
- New York : Metro Books
- Authors
- Ted Sennett, Andrew G. Hager
Description
Evolving from the operetta and steeped in the vaudeville tradition, the Broadway musical has become one of the most beloved forms of live entertainment in the world. The greatest songs from countless musicals have entered the pop consciousness, and popular music has likewise nurtured the musical in its journey from popular entertainment to entertainment spectacle. Song & Dance comprehensively documents the exciting story of the Broadway musical with an incredible collection of text, photographs, and music. The Book 176-page hardcover book (11 1/4" x 11 1/4"), illustrated with more than 150 full-color and black-and-white photographs, detailing the evolution of musical theater and showcasing the greatest shows, stars, writers, and composers The Music Three digitally remastered compact discs containing sixty of the greatest show tunes ever recorded, sung by the greatest stars of the Broadway stage The Sessionography Thirty-two pages of in-depth session notes, including fascinating details about each song, composer, performer, and show
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