Applause Books The Musical A Look At The American Musical Theater

Applause Books

The Musical

A Look At The American Musical Theater

This Revised And Expanded Edition Of Kislan's Acclaimed Study Of America's Musical Theater Includes A New Section On &Ldquo;Recent Musical Theater: Issues And Problems.&Rdquo; &Ldquo;The Ancient Union Of Drama And Song, Known As Musical Theater, Comes In Many Forms &Ndash; Vaudeville, Burlesque, Comic Opera, Minstrels, Etc. The Author Reviews These And Otherhighlights Of American Musicals ... With A Fascinating Background On Th E Elements That Contribute To The Success Of A Showboat.&Rdquo; &Ndash; King Features &Bull; &Ldquo;Worth Study By Anyone Who Still Thinks That The Musical Is A Collection Of Songs.&Rdquo; &Ndash; The Stage