American Musical Theater: A Look at The Musical by Richard Kislan | Broadway History & Performance Guide | Perfect for Theater Students & Enthusiasts
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This revised and expanded edition of Kislan's acclaimed study of America's musical theater includes a new section on "Recent Musical Issues and Problems." "The ancient union of drama and song, known as musical theater, comes in many forms - vaudeville, burlesque, comic opera, minstrels, etc. The author reviews these and other highlights of American musicals ... with a fascinating background on the elements that contribute to the success of a Showboat." - King Features * "Worth study by anyone who still thinks that the musical is a collection of songs." - The Stage
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When I was ordering this book I read a review which claimed that the book was really good, except for giving too many details about how creating lyrics, what good music in theater is and things like that.Now that I've finished reading it, there's just a word which comes up to my mind: AMAZING!The book is complete not only for telling us the History of the Musical Theater but also for making us aware of what elements constitute a good spectacle. Therefore, what some readers have considered a problem I absolutely consider very very very relevant extra information, mainly for those who study the Musical Theater for academic purposes, which is my case. I recommend the book!
