David Braham : the American Offenbach / John Franceschina.

Author/creator Franceschina, John Charles, 1947-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge, 2003.
Descriptionxiv, 266 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesForgotten stars of the musical theatre ; 4
Forgotten stars of the musical theatre ; 4. ^A518488
Contents "Sic transit gloria spectaculi": some famous but forgotten figures of the musical theatre / Kurt Ganzl -- Overture: my brother's violin -- Act one: leader of the orchestra -- Olio: W.H. Lingard -- Act two: variety virtuosos -- Act three: Josh Hart and the Theatre Comique -- Intermezzo: Olios at the Eagle -- Act four: Harrigan, Hart, and Braham -- Entr'Acte: the New Comique -- Act five: triumphs at the park -- Act six: Harrigan's Theatre -- Grand finale: I have had my share of it.
Abstract David Braham (1834-1905) was the musical director for the famous vaudeville team of Harrigan and Hart, writing music for their comic songs, including "The Mulligan Guards," "Paddy Duffy's Cart," and many more. By combining influences from minstrelsy, the parlor song tradition, European operetta, folk music, ragtime, and the military band tradition, he established a new style of Broadway musical. Scrupulously researched, engagingly written, and containing never-before-published photographs of the Braham family this book is the definitive work on Braham and will appeal to historians, scholars, and all fans interested in the history of musical theater.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references, worklists, and index.
LCCN 2002152095
ISBN0415937698 (hardcover : alk. paper)

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