Composer John Kander and lyricist Fred Ebb collaborated for more
than forty years, longer than any such partnership in Broadway
history. Together they wrote over twenty musicals. Their two most
successful works, Cabaret and Chicago, had critically acclaimed
Broadway revivals and were made into Oscar-winning films. This
book, the first study of Kander and Ebb, examines their artistic
accomplishments as individuals and as a team. Drawing on personal
papers and on numerous interviews, James Leve analyzes the unique
nature of this collaboration. Leve discusses their contribution to
the concept musical; he examines some of their most popular works
including Cabaret, Chicago, and Kiss of the Spider Woman; and he
reassesses their "flops" as well as their incomplete and abandoned
projects. Filled with fascinating information, the book is a
resource for students of musical theater and lovers of Kander and
Ebb's songs and shows.
General
Imprint: |
Yale University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Yale Broadway Masters Series |
Release date: |
May 2015 |
Authors: |
James Leve
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 29mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
384 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-300-21764-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Theatre, drama >
Opera
|
LSN: |
0-300-21764-1 |
Barcode: |
9780300217643 |
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