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The expanded and updated third edition of this acclaimed Companion provides an accessible, broadly based survey of one of the liveliest and most popular forms of musical performance. It ranges from the American musical of the nineteenth century to the most recent productions on Broadway, in London's West End, and many other venues, and includes key information on singers, audiences, critical reception, and traditions. Contributors approach the subject from a wide variety of perspectives, including historical concerns, artistic aspects, important trends, attention to various genres, the importance of stars, the influence of race, the various disciplines of theatrical production, the musical in varied media, and changes in technology. Chapters related to the contemporary musical have been updated, and two new chapters cover the television musical and the British musical since 1970. Carefully organised and highly readable, it will be welcomed by enthusiasts, students, and scholars alike.Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-139781107114746
eBay Product ID (ePID)238729684
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Cambridge Companion to the Musical
AuthorWilliam A. Everett, Paul R. Laird
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicMusic
Publication Year2017
Dimensions
Item Height254mm
Item Width180mm
Additional Product Features
Series TitleCambridge Companions to Music
EditorWilliam A. Everett, Paul R. Laird
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom