The Ultimate Broadway Musical List Book
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2.3 • 3 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
From Showboat to Hamilton, American musical theater has long held the imagination of the nations theatergoers. Those who love Broadway musicals always have their favoritestheir all-time bests, their most reviled shows, and the ones that are absolutely unforgettable.
The Ultimate Broadway Musical List Book considers the history of the Broadway musical from the unique perspective of the listthe bests and worsts of various eras, the groundbreaking shows and the forgotten gems. Author Steven M. Friedman explores the musicals of the last ninety years, taking apart favorites and flops alike in numerous creative ways. These lists offer facts and background that stimulate laugh and discussion, provoke passionate reactions, and provide tons of fun for any Broadway enthusiast.
Offering a new twist on the subject, this collection explores Broadway musicals and their history and provides intriguing background for music theater aficionados of all levels.
Customer Reviews
Do not waste your time or money
If the spelling, grammar and factual errors don't get you, his obvious fixation on Sondheim gets in the way of any objective opinions. His inclusion of EVERYTHING Sondheim and his lack of even a mention of some of the most important musicals in the history of the theatre ("Godspell," "Rent," for example) and mentioning "Wicked" only as an "Interesting Musical Based on a Movie"????? (Have you SEEN it? NOT based on the movie. Very much based on a book. DO some research). One star for learning two interesting tidbits about Jean Stapleton. At least he managed to spell her name right.