The Cambridge Companion to the Musical (Cambridge Companions to Music)

The Cambridge Companion to the Musical (Cambridge Companions to Music)

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Review
'This is a work of considerable genius ... intelligent, incisive, informed yet immensely readable.' Sheridan Morley

Book Description
This Companion is an accessible survey of one of the most popular forms of musical performance. Written especially for students and theatergoers, it offers a guide to the history and development of the musical in England and America, and worldwide. Starting with the early history of the musical, the volume examines the latest works and innovations, and includes information on the singers, audience and critical reception, and traditions. The book contains a chronology, reading lists and photos from key productions.

The Cambridge Companion to the Musical (Cambridge Companions to Music)

The Cambridge Companion to the Musical (Cambridge Companions to Music),William A. Everett,Paul R. Laird,Cambridge University Press,0521796393,Genres & Styles - Musicals,History,History & Criticism - General,History and criticism,Music,Musical theater,Musicals,Reference,Music / General,Musical theatre

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