The complete book of 1910s Broadway musicals / Dan Dietz.
| Author/creator |
Dietz, Dan, 1945- author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Lanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, 2021. |
| Description | xviii, 603 pages ; 29 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Introduction -- Alphabetical list of shows -- 1910 season -- 1910-1911 season -- 1911-1912 season -- 1912-1913 season -- 1913-1914 season -- 1914-1915 season -- 1915-1916 season -- 1916-1917 season -- 1917-1918 season -- 1918-1919 season -- 1919 season -- Appendix A: Chronology of book musicals (by season) -- Appendix B: Chronology of revues (by season) -- Appendix C: -- Chronology of revivals (by season) -- Appendix D: Chronology of W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan revivals (by season) -- Appendix E: Discography -- Appendix F: Filmography -- Appendix G: Published scripts -- Appendix H: Princess theatre musicals -- Appendix I: Musicals with World War I themes -- Appendix J: Long runs -- Appendix K: Theatres. |
| Abstract | The 1910s shaped the future of the American musical. While many shows of the decade were imports of European operettas, and even original Broadway musicals were influenced by continental productions, the musicals of the 1910s found their own American voice. In The Complete Book of 1910s Broadway Musicals, the author covers all 312 musicals that opened on Broadway during this decade. Among the shows discussed are The Balkan Princess, The Kiss Waltz, Naughty Marietta, The Firefly, Very Good Eddie, Leave It to Jane, Watch Your Step, See America First, and La-La-Lucille. The author places each musical in its historical context, including the women's suffrage movement and the decade's defining historical event, World War I. Each entry features the following: plot summary; cast members; creative team, including writers, lyricists, composers, directors, choreographers, and producers; opening and closing dates; number of performances; critical commentary; and musical numbers and the performers who introduced the songs. Numerous appendixes include a chronology, discography, filmography, Gilbert and Sullivan productions, Princess Theatre musicals, musicals with World War I themes, and published scripts. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 563-564) and index. |
| LCCN | 2020044089 |
| ISBN | 9781538150276 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1538150271 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Reference | ML1711.8.N3 D54 C3 2021 | ✔ Available jjam |