A visual celebration of musical theatre and movie musicals, bringing the world's best-loved productions to life.
Immerse yourself in the world of musicals, and fall in love all over again with the songs, stories, characters, and legendary stars from every era.
From Show Boat and The Wizard of Oz to Les Miserables and Hamilton, discover the story of musical theatre and film and see the world's best-loved musicals brought to life.
This beautifully illustrated book is the perfect gift for musical fans everywhere, covering the complete history of the genre, from its earliest origins in dance halls and vaudeville, to the record-breaking West End musicals and spectacular Broadway shows of today. Discover the history, plots, and stars of musical theatre and movie musicals, go backstage to find out more about choreography and set and costume design, and delve into profiles of successful creators such as Andrew Lloyd Webber in this illustrated celebration.
Experience all the excitement of a trip to the theatre with Musicals- The Definitive Visual Guide - a showstopping, visual celebration.
By:
DK Foreword by:
Elaine Paige, Elaine Paige Imprint: Dorling Kindersley Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 288mm,
Width: 242mm,
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 1.855kg ISBN:9780241437537 ISBN 10: 0241437539 Pages: 360 Publication Date:02 February 2021 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Written by a team of writers with a foreword by a star of many musicals, Elaine Paige.
