The musical : a look at the American musical theater / by Richard Kislan.

Author/creator Kislan, Richard
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Applause Theatre Book Publishers, 1995.
Descriptionix, 310 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Forms of musical theater. European forms in early America -- Minstrelsy -- Vaudeville -- Burlesque -- Revue -- Comic opera and operetta -- The mature musical. Jerome Kern -- Rodgers and Hammerstein -- Stephen Sondheim -- Elements of musical theater. The book -- Lyrics -- The score -- Dance -- Design -- Recent musical theater. Problems and issues -- Epilogue.
Abstract Traces the historical development of musical theater forms in America; examines the ideas, practices, and contributions of Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Stephen Sondheim; looks at the major elements of a musical show; and discusses issues in musical theater since the 1980s.
General noteOriginally published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, c1980.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 301) and index.
LCCN 95031106
ISBN155783217X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML1711 .K57 1995 ✔ Available Place Hold