"No Legs, No Jokes, No Chance"

Author: Sheldon Patinkin
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
ISBN: 0810119943
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 601

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Book Description
Traces the American musical from its rich beginnings in European opera. This book talks about the infancy of the musical - the revues, operettas, and early musical comedies, as well as the groundbreaking shows like "Oklahoma!" and "Show Boat", with references to how history, literature, fashion, popular music and movies influenced musical theater.