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A century of musicals in black and white : an encyclopedia of musical stage works by, about, or involving African Americans / Bernard L. Peterson.

Author/creator Peterson, Bernard L., Jr., 1926-
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, ©1993.
Descriptionxix, 529 pages ; 25 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Encyclopedia of musical stage works -- Appendix chronology of musical shows -- Information sources -- Name index -- Song index -- General index.
Abstract This comprehensive reference book provides succinct information on almost thirteen hundred musical stage works written and produced from the 1870s to the 1990s involving contributions by black librettists, lyricists, composers, musicians, producers, or performers or containing thematic materials relevant to the black experience. Organized alphabetically, they include tent and outdoor shows, vaudeville, operas and operettas, comedies, farces, spectacles, revues, cabaret and nightclub shows, children's musicals, skits, one-act musicals, one-person shows, and even a musical without songs. In addition to the hundreds of shows independently created, produced, and performed by black writers and theatrical artists, it presents hundreds more representing a collaboration of black and white talents. An appendix organizes the shows chronologically and highlights those that were most significant in the history of the black American musical stage. An extensive bibliography and indexes of names, songs, and subjects complete the work.
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General noteIncludes indexes.
LCCN 92041976
ISBN0313266573

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML102.M88 P37 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold
Music Reference ML102.M88 P37 1993 ✔ Available