James Inverne provides an indispensable guide to his top one
hundred greatest shows of all time - and ten of the worst. Whether
you know your Pal Joey from The Producers, your West Side Story
from your Witch Witch, the Faber Pocket Guide To Musicals is packed
with entertaining behind-the-scenes stories, essential songlists
and comprehensive recording guides. Did you know, for instance,
that one of the best recordings of Les Miserables is in Hebrew? Or
that Mel Brooks wasn't the first person to want to make a musical
of The Producers? (That claim goes to Eric Idle.) Or the ridiculous
story of the huge purpose-built theatre constructed in Holland to
house a flop about Grace Kelly? Key features include: - The hundred
greatest musicals - Numbers to listen for - Snapshot plot summaries
- Ten terrible musicals - Recommended recordings James Inverne has
been writing about musical theatre for years and brings copious
knowledge, passion for the subject and a sense of fun to a genre
that continues to entertain us all. Make the most of the musicals
with this vital book.
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