The musical : a look at the American musical theater / by Richard Kislan.
| Author/creator | Kislan, Richard |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Applause Theatre Book Publishers, 1995. |
| Description | ix, 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 note | Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice-Hall, c1980. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 301) and index. |
| LCCN | 95031106 |
| ISBN | 155783217X |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML1711 .K57 1995 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |