Knickerbocker Holiday: A Musical Comedy in Two Acts - Hardcover

Anderson, Maxwell; Weill, Kurt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 125828037X ISBN 13: 9781258280376

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2012

Synopsis

Knickerbocker Holiday is a musical comedy written by Maxwell Anderson. The play is set in 17th-century New Amsterdam, which is now known as New York City. The story revolves around the character of Peter Stuyvesant, the governor of New Amsterdam, and his efforts to maintain control over the city while dealing with the demands of the citizens.The play is divided into two acts and features a number of musical numbers that are both humorous and poignant. The music and lyrics were composed by Kurt Weill, who is known for his work on other musicals such as The Threepenny Opera and Lady in the Dark.The central conflict of the play is between Stuyvesant and a group of citizens who are demanding more freedom and autonomy. Stuyvesant is portrayed as a stern and authoritarian figure who is resistant to change, while the citizens are portrayed as idealistic and determined to fight for their rights.Despite the serious themes of the play, there are many moments of humor and levity throughout. The characters are well-drawn and memorable, and the music is catchy and engaging.Overall, Knickerbocker Holiday is a delightful musical comedy that explores important themes of freedom, democracy, and the struggle for power. It is a classic piece of American theater that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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About the Author

Lys Symonette began her collaboration with Weill and Lenya in 1945 as Weill's musical assistant on Broadway. After Weill's death, she was Lenya's accompanist and musical adviser and now serves as Musical Executive of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music in New York. Kim H. Kowalke is Professor of Musicology at the University of Rochester and President of the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music. He has edited two collections of essays about Weill and authored numerous essays on twentieth-century music and theater.

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 125828037X
• ISBN 13: 9781258280376
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Mutrux Robert H
• Number of pages: 118