American Musical Theater: A Chronicle

American Musical Theater: A Chronicle

Gerald Bordman'sAmerican Musical Theatre has become a landmark book since its original publication in 1978. In this third edition, he offers authoritative summaries on the general artistic trends and developments for each season on musical comedy, operetta, revues, and the one-man and one-woman shows from the first musical to the 1999/2000 season. With detailed show, song, and people indexes, Bordman provides a running commentary and assessment as well as providing the basic facts about each production.Review"Absolutely the best reference of its kind."--Newsweek"One of the most thorough treatments of the subject to be produced."--RBB/Booklist"A chronicle of unapproached detail, sweep, and relish."--The Washington Post"Fun to read...a labor of love."--The New York Times"THE reference book for the American musical theater...a remarkable achievement."--Musical OpinionAbout the AuthorGerald Bordman is the author of many books, including American Musical Theatre: A Chronicle, Jerome Kern: His Life and Music, and Days to be Happy, Years to be Sad: The Life and Music of Vincent Youmans.