Contributions

  • Everett, William A., 1962- - Contributor
  • Laird, Paul R. - Contributor

Publication

2008 - Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, England

Language

English

Word Count

103,000 words, Guess

Page Count

412 pages

Identifiers

and 6 more
  • LibraryThing7829190
  • Library of Congress Control Number2007053042
  • OCLC Control Number187417745
  • Better World Books9780521862387
  • Better World Books9780521680844
  • Open LibraryOL22382264M

Classifications

  • LCCML2054 .C35 2008
  • LCCML2054.C35 2008

Description

The expanded and updated third edition of this acclaimed Companion provides an accessible, broadly based survey of one of the liveliest and most popular forms of musical performance. It ranges from the American musical of the nineteenth century to the most recent productions on Broadway, in London's West End, and many other venues, and includes key information on singers, audiences, critical reception, and traditions. Contributors approach the subject from a wide variety of perspectives, including historical concerns, artistic aspects, important trends, attention to various genres, the importance of stars, the influence of race, the various disciplines of theatrical production, the musical in varied media, and changes in technology. Chapters related to the contemporary musical have been updated, and two new chapters cover the television musical and the British musical since 1970. Carefully organised and highly readable, it will be welcomed by enthusiasts, students, and scholars alike.

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Other Editions

  • The Cambridge companion to the musicalCambridge University Press2008-01-01
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