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

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521791898 ISBN 13: 9780521791892

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2002

Synopsis

The Cambridge Companion to the Musical provides an accessible introduction to one of the liveliest and most popular forms of musical performance. Written by a team of specialists in the field of musical theatre especially for students and theatregoers, it offers a guide to the history and development of the musical in England and America (including coverage of New York's Broadway and London's West End traditions). Starting with the early history of the musical, the volume comes right up to date and examines the latest works and innovations, and includes information on the singers, audience and critical reception, and traditions. There is fresh coverage of the American musical theatre in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the British musical theatre in the middle of the twentieth century, and the rock musical. The Companion contains an extensive bibliography and photos from key productions.

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Review:

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

'... if you need one book on musical theatre, make it this one.' Music Teacher

Book Description:

An accessible survey of one of the liveliest and most popular forms of musical performance. Written especially for students and theatregoers. Starting with the early history of the musical, the volume comes right up to date and contains a chronology, reading lists and photos from key productions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0521791898
• ISBN 13: 9780521791892
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 328
• Editor: Everett William A., Laird Paul R.