For Broadway audiences of the 1980s, the decade was perhaps most
notable for the so-called "British invasion." While concept
musicals such as Nine and Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park
with George continued to be produced, several London hits came to
New York. In addition to shows like Chess, Me and My Girl, and Les
Miserables, the decade's most successful composer Andrew Lloyd
Webber was also well represented by Cats, The Phantom of the Opera,
Song & Dance, and Starlight Express. There were also many
revivals (such as Show Boat and Gypsy), surprise hits (The Pirates
of Penzance), huge hits (42nd Street), and notorious flops (Into
the Light, Carrie, and Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's Revenge). In The
Complete Book of 1980s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in
detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1980s. 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 Sid Caesar, Barry Manilow, Jackie
Mason, and Shirley MacLaine. 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 1980s 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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