Broadway : the American musical /

Maslon, Laurence.

Broadway : the American musical / Laurence Maslon ; based on the documentary film by Michael Kantor. - 1st ed. - New York : Bulfinch Press, c2004. - 469 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 449-453) and index.

A real live nephew of my Uncle Sam's (1893-1919) -- Syncopated city (1920-1930) -- I got plenty o' nuttin' (1931-1942) -- Oh, what a beautiful mornin' (1943-1959) -- Tradition (1960-1979) -- The Lullaby of Broadway (1980-2004).

Presents a history of the Broadway musical theater, including summaries of the shows, photographs of the stars, posters, sheet music, production stills, and essays by theater luminaries.

0821229052 (alk. paper) 9780821229057 (alk. paper)

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Musicals--History and criticism.--New York (State)--New York
Musicals--History and criticism.--New York City (N.Y.)

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