Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story by DK

Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story by DK is a lavishly illustrated reference to the world of musical theatre. This updated edition is structured chronologically and includes a foreword by Elaine Paige.

Key details

• Lavishly illustrated musical theatre reference book
• Chronological structure designed to read as a history of musicals
• Timelines covering 20 top musicals, summarising plot, characters and songs
• 20-page reference section with key details on over 100 additional musicals
• Includes a foreword by Elaine Paige
• Updated edition with expanded coverage of Hamilton and mention of newer stage and movie musicals

Synopsis

Spanning every era of musical theatre, this visual guide moves from dance halls and vaudeville through to the silver screen, Broadway and the West End. Along the way, it revisits celebrated productions from The Wizard of Oz and The Sound of Music to Mamma Mia and Les Misérables, bringing their songs, stories, characters, creators and legendary stars into focus.

Profiles spotlight successful creators including Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lin-Manuel Miranda, supported by infographics and at-a-glance timelines. Designed for musical theatre fans, it also makes a considered gift for anyone who loves the stage.

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