American Musicals: The Complete Books and Lyrics of Sixteen Broadway Classics (Library of America)
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (642 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 159853257X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1600 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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He also wrote the acclaimed American Masters/Thirteen documentary Richard Rodgers: The Sweetest Sounds. He lives in New York. . The author or editor of several books about musical theater, including The South Pacific Companion, he co-wrote two episodes of the Emmy-winning Broadway: The American Musical with Michael Kantor, as well as the companion volume. Laurence Maslon is an arts professor in the Graduate Acting Program at New York University's Tisch School of
Y. Harburg Kiss Me, KateMusic and lyrics by Cole Porter · Book by Samuel and Bella Spewack South PacificMusic by Richard Rodgers · Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Volume IIGuys and DollsMusic and lyrics by Frank Loesser · Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows The Pajama GameBook by George Abbott and Richard Bissell · Music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross My Fair LadyAdaptation and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner · Music by Frederick Loewe GypsyBook by Arthur Laurents · Music by Jule StyneLyrics by Stephen Sondheim A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumBook by Larry Gelbart and Burt Shevelove · Lyrics and music by Stephen Sondheim Fiddler on the RoofBook by Joseph Stein · Music by Jerry Bock · Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick CabaretBook by Joe Masteroff · Music by John Kander · Lyrics by Fred Ebb 1776Music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards · Book by Peter Stone. Lavishly illustrated with 64 pages of photographs and other images drawn from the original productions, the set also contains biographical sketches of the book writers and lyricists; cast lists and other information about the shows’ Broadway openings; and detailed accounts of the path each show took on the road to Broadway. Harburg · Book by Fred Said
These volumes are a charming and unexpected outgrowth of The Library of America's archives. — NY TIMES, NY NEWSDAY, LA TIMES, SF CHRONICLE, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, TIME OUT. It is as valuable as it is purely enjoyable." — Charles Isherwood, The New York Times"Handsomely packaged, with gorgeous production photos. Maslon has chosen cannily. "The Library of America's American Musicals will provide fans with hours of enjoyment." — Steven Suskin, PLAYBILL"This handsome two-volume set returns several major musicals to print for the first time in decades. For musical-theater buffs, they are indispensable." — Critics at Large"Stunning." — B
Anthony McGill said YOU'LL BE CRYING OUT FOR AN ENCORE!. If you love great musicals you won't be able to bypass this wonderful collection, in two volumes, of the complete book and lyrics of sixteen iconic American musicals. No excuses now for not getting the words right when you accompany your favourite Broadway performers in their renditions via CD or LP. Packed into a nice sturdy box with some postcards incorporating art from the original productions thrown in for coll. Very good quality set Grangle Very good quality set, and worth every cent. You must have this collection if you're at all a fan of musicals.. If you love musicals H. Farber Clear and accurate