Musicals of the 1990s felt the impact of key developments that
forever changed the landscape of Broadway. While the onslaught of
British imports slowed down, the so-called Disneyfication of
Broadway began, a trend that continues today. Beauty and the Beast
and The Lion King became long-running hits, followed by more
family-friendly musicals. The decade was also distinguished by a
new look at revivals-instead of slavishly reproducing old shows or
updating them with campy values, Broadway saw a stream of fresh and
sometimes provocative reinventions, including major productions of
My Fair Lady, Damn Yankees, Carousel, Show Boat, and Chicago. In
The Complete Book of 1990s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in
detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1990s. This
book discusses the era's major hits (Miss Saigon, Crazy for You,
Rent), notorious flops (Shogun, Nick & Nora, The Red Shoes),
controversial shows (Passion, The Capeman), and musicals that
closed during their pre-Broadway tryouts (Annie 2: Miss Hannigan's
Revenge, Whistle Down the Wind). 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
Sandra Bernhard, Michael Feinstein, Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli,
and Mandy Patinkin. Each entry contains the following information:
*Plot summary *Cast members *Names of all important personnel,
including writers, composers, directors, choreographers, producers,
and musical directors *Opening and closing dates *Number of
performances *Critical commentary *Musical numbers and the
performers who introduced the songs *Production data, including
information about tryouts *Source material *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 1990s Broadway
Musicals provides 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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