The 1970s was an exciting decade for musical theatre. Besides shows
from legends Stephen Sondheim (Company, Follies, A Little Night
Music, and Sweeney Todd) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ
Superstar and Evita), old-fashioned musicals (Annie) and major
revivals (No, No, Nanette) became hits. In addition to
underappreciated shows like Over Here! and cult musicals such as
The Grass Harp and Mack and Mabel, Broadway audiences were
entertained by black musicals on the order of The Wiz and Raisin.
In The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines
in detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1970s.
In addition to including every hit and flop that debuted during the
decade, this book highlights revivals and personal-appearance
revues with such performers as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Bette
Midler, and Gilda Radner. Each entry includes the following
information: *Opening and closing dates *Plot summaries *Cast
members *Number of performances *Names of all important personnel
including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers,
and musical directors *Musical numbers and the names of performers
who introduced the songs *Production data, including information
about tryouts *Source material *Critical commentary *Tony awards
and nominations *Details about London and other foreign productions
Besides separate entries for each production, the book offers
numerous appendixes, including a discography, filmography, and
published scripts, as well as lists of Gilbert and Sullivan
operettas, black-themed shows, and Jewish-themed productions. A
treasure trove of information, The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway
Musicals provides readers with a comprehensive view of each show.
This significant resource will be of use to scholars, historians,
and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre
history.
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