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Making Americans: Jews And The Broadway Musical
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From 1925 To 1951Three Chaotic Decades Of Depression, War, And Social Upheavaljewish Writers Brought To The Musical Stage A Powerfully Appealing Vision Of America Fashioned Through Song And Dance. It Was An Optimistic, Meritocratic, Selectively Inclusive America In Which Jews Could At Once Lose And Find Themselvesassimilation Enacted Onstage And Off, As Andrea Most Shows. This Book Examines Two Interwoven Narratives Crucial To An Understanding Of Twentiethcentury American Culture: The Stories Of Jewish Acculturation And Of The Development Of The American Musical.Here We Delve Into The Work Of The Most Influential Artists Of The Genre During The Years Surrounding World War Iiirving Berlin, Eddie Cantor, Dorothy And Herbert Fields, George And Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, Lorenz Hart, And Richard Rodgersand Encounter New Interpretations Of Classics Such As The Jazz Singer, Whoopee, Girl Crazy, Babes In Arms, Oklahoma!, Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, And The King And I. Most'S Analysis Reveals How These Brilliant Composers, Librettists, And Performers Transformed The Experience Of New York Jews Into The Grand, Even Sacred Acts Of Being American. Read In The Context Of Memoirs, Correspondence, Production Designs, Photographs, And Newspaper Clippings, The Broadway Musical Clearly Emerges As A Form By Which Jewish Artists Negotiated Their Entrance Into Secular American Society. In This Book We See How The Communities These Musicals Invented And The Anthems They Popularized Constructed A Vision Of America That Fostered Selfunderstanding As The Nation Became A Global Power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Making Americans: Jews and the Broadway Musical'? A: The book explores the role of Jewish writers in shaping the Broadway musical from 1925 to 1951, highlighting how their work reflected a vision of America during significant social changes.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Andrea Most, who delves into the contributions of Jewish artists to the American musical theater.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Making Americans: Jews and the Broadway Musical'? A: The book was published on February 17, 2004.
- Q: What type of book binding does this edition have? A: This book is published in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Making Americans: Jews and the Broadway Musical' have? A: The book consists of 272 pages.
- Q: What notable figures are discussed in this book? A: The book discusses influential artists such as Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein, and Richard Rodgers, among others.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in American cultural history? A: Yes, the book provides insights into Jewish acculturation and the development of the American musical, making it relevant for those interested in American cultural history.
- Q: Does the book include any visual elements? A: Yes, it includes memoirs, correspondence, production designs, photographs, and newspaper clippings that enrich the narrative.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Making Americans: Jews and the Broadway Musical'.
- Q: What condition is the used book listed in? A: The used book is described as being in good condition.