Binding: Paperback
Description: The American Musical is a comprehensive history of an American art form. It delivers a detailed and definitive portrait of the American musical's artistic evolution over the course of seven distinct newly defined eras with a unique perspective gleaned from research at more than twenty different archives across the United States. Individual in both its approach and coverage The American Musical traces the form's creative journey from its 19th century beginnings through its 20th century maturation and to the turn of the 21st century shedding new light on a myriad of authors directors and craftspeople who worked on Broadway and beyond. This book actively addresses the form's often overlooked female and African - American artists provides an in - depth accounting of such outside influences as minstrelsy vaudeville nightclubs and burlesque and explores the dynamic relationship between the form and the consciousness of its country. The American Musical is a fascinating and insightful read for students artists and afficionados of the American musical and anyone with an interest in this singular form of entertainment.
Title: The American Musical Evolution Of An Art Form
Author(s): West Ben
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780367556594
Pages: 416 Pages, 64 Halftones, Black And White; 64 Illustrations, Black And White
Publication Date: 4/1/2024
Category: Musicals