Author: Ken Mandelbaum
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1466843276
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Not Since Carrie is Ken Mandelbaum's brilliant survey of Broadway's biggest flops. This highly readable and entertaining book highlights almost 200 musicals created between 1950 and 1990, framed around the notorious musical adaptation of Carrie, and examines the reasons for their failure. "Essential and hilarious," raves The New Yorker, and The New York Times calls the book "A must-read."
Not Since Carrie
Author: Ken Mandelbaum
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1466843276
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Not Since Carrie is Ken Mandelbaum's brilliant survey of Broadway's biggest flops. This highly readable and entertaining book highlights almost 200 musicals created between 1950 and 1990, framed around the notorious musical adaptation of Carrie, and examines the reasons for their failure. "Essential and hilarious," raves The New Yorker, and The New York Times calls the book "A must-read."
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1466843276
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Not Since Carrie is Ken Mandelbaum's brilliant survey of Broadway's biggest flops. This highly readable and entertaining book highlights almost 200 musicals created between 1950 and 1990, framed around the notorious musical adaptation of Carrie, and examines the reasons for their failure. "Essential and hilarious," raves The New Yorker, and The New York Times calls the book "A must-read."
Peter and Wendy
Author: J. M. Barrie
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
J. M. Barrie's "Peter and Wendy" is a beloved classic that transports readers to the enchanting world of Neverland, where the eternal child Peter Pan and the spirited Wendy Darling embark on an unforgettable adventure. The narrative follows the magical escapades of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys as they encounter pirates, fairies, and other whimsical characters. Set against the backdrop of Neverland, the story unfolds with themes of imagination, friendship, and the allure of eternal youth. Through the characters' interactions with their fantastical surroundings and their growth through their experiences, readers are whisked away into a realm of wonder and fantasy. The novel delves into themes of childhood, the passage of time, and the power of dreams. As Peter and Wendy navigate the challenges of Neverland and confront their own desires, they embody the qualities of innocence and the realization that growing up is both a thrilling and bittersweet journey. "Peter and Wendy" captures the essence of storytelling as a conduit to a magical realm where anything is possible. J. M. Barrie's captivating prose invites readers of all ages to embrace the spirit of adventure, relive the nostalgia of childhood, and celebrate the enchanting moments that dwell within the pages of this timeless tale.
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
J. M. Barrie's "Peter and Wendy" is a beloved classic that transports readers to the enchanting world of Neverland, where the eternal child Peter Pan and the spirited Wendy Darling embark on an unforgettable adventure. The narrative follows the magical escapades of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys as they encounter pirates, fairies, and other whimsical characters. Set against the backdrop of Neverland, the story unfolds with themes of imagination, friendship, and the allure of eternal youth. Through the characters' interactions with their fantastical surroundings and their growth through their experiences, readers are whisked away into a realm of wonder and fantasy. The novel delves into themes of childhood, the passage of time, and the power of dreams. As Peter and Wendy navigate the challenges of Neverland and confront their own desires, they embody the qualities of innocence and the realization that growing up is both a thrilling and bittersweet journey. "Peter and Wendy" captures the essence of storytelling as a conduit to a magical realm where anything is possible. J. M. Barrie's captivating prose invites readers of all ages to embrace the spirit of adventure, relive the nostalgia of childhood, and celebrate the enchanting moments that dwell within the pages of this timeless tale.
Shrek the Musical (Songbook)
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1603784934
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Features 18 piano/vocal selections from this Broadway hit that won both Tony and Drama Desk awards. Includes a plot synopsis, sensational color photos, and these tunes: The Ballad of Farquaad * Big Bright Beautiful World * Build a Wall * Don't Let Me Go * Donkey Pot Pie * Finale (This Is Our Story) * Freak Flag * I Know It's Today * I Think I Got You Beat * Make a Move * More to the Story * Morning Person * Story of My Life * This Is How a Dream Comes True * Travel Song * What's Up, Duloc? * When Words Fail * Who I'd Be.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 1603784934
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Features 18 piano/vocal selections from this Broadway hit that won both Tony and Drama Desk awards. Includes a plot synopsis, sensational color photos, and these tunes: The Ballad of Farquaad * Big Bright Beautiful World * Build a Wall * Don't Let Me Go * Donkey Pot Pie * Finale (This Is Our Story) * Freak Flag * I Know It's Today * I Think I Got You Beat * Make a Move * More to the Story * Morning Person * Story of My Life * This Is How a Dream Comes True * Travel Song * What's Up, Duloc? * When Words Fail * Who I'd Be.
Peter Pan
Author: Francesca Rossi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788854408630
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788854408630
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
The Music of Captain Beefheart
Author: Chris Wade
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132618153X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
A 90 page album guide to the music of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band, with words from Art Tripp, John Drumbo French, Robert Williams, Zoot Horn Rollo, Cliff Martinez and others.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 132618153X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
A 90 page album guide to the music of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band, with words from Art Tripp, John Drumbo French, Robert Williams, Zoot Horn Rollo, Cliff Martinez and others.
The Musical Captain (Classic Reprint)
Author: W. Burt Emerson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781330658765
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Excerpt from The Musical Captain Scene I - Parlor well furnished - Colonel Ross seated c.reading letter. Paul Parker seated L. reading paper. Paul. (looking up from paper) Colonel, have you heard the latest news? Colonel. Do you refer to the bank robbery which occurred last night? Paul. No, no! Far worse than all the bank robberies in the world combined. Listen to this and you will soon learn to what I refer, (reads) "Fort Sumpter fired upon. The Rebels under General Beauregard open fire from Sullivan's Island at 4:20 a.m. Special from Charleston, S.C., April 13. At 11 p.m. of the 11th, General Beauregard again addressed Major Anderson, asking him to state at what time he would evacuate Fort Sumpter if unmolested, and was answered by the major in person, that he would do so at noon on the 15th, should he not receive prior to that time controlling instructions or additional supplies from his government. This answer was deemed unsatisfactory, and at 3:20 of the 12th Major Anderson was duly notified that fire would be opened on Fort Sumpter in an hour. Punctual to the appointed moment the roar of a mortar was heard from Sullivan's Island quickly followed by the rushing shriek of a shell, gave notice to the world that the era of diplomacy and compromise was ended. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781330658765
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Excerpt from The Musical Captain Scene I - Parlor well furnished - Colonel Ross seated c.reading letter. Paul Parker seated L. reading paper. Paul. (looking up from paper) Colonel, have you heard the latest news? Colonel. Do you refer to the bank robbery which occurred last night? Paul. No, no! Far worse than all the bank robberies in the world combined. Listen to this and you will soon learn to what I refer, (reads) "Fort Sumpter fired upon. The Rebels under General Beauregard open fire from Sullivan's Island at 4:20 a.m. Special from Charleston, S.C., April 13. At 11 p.m. of the 11th, General Beauregard again addressed Major Anderson, asking him to state at what time he would evacuate Fort Sumpter if unmolested, and was answered by the major in person, that he would do so at noon on the 15th, should he not receive prior to that time controlling instructions or additional supplies from his government. This answer was deemed unsatisfactory, and at 3:20 of the 12th Major Anderson was duly notified that fire would be opened on Fort Sumpter in an hour. Punctual to the appointed moment the roar of a mortar was heard from Sullivan's Island quickly followed by the rushing shriek of a shell, gave notice to the world that the era of diplomacy and compromise was ended. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Finding Neverland Songbook
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 149505912X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
(Vocal Selections). Inspired by the Academy Award -winning film of the same name, Finding Neverland has been brought to life on stage with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham. This songbook presents 20 selections from the show arranged for voice and piano with chord symbols: All of London Is Here Tonight * Believe * Circus of Your Mind * If the World Turned Upside Down * Live by the Hook * Neverland * The Pirates of Kensington * Something About This Night * Sylvia's Lullaby * We Own the Night * We're All Made of Stars * When Your Feet Don't Touch the Ground * and more. This folio also includes pages of full-color scenes from the original Broadway production.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 149505912X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
(Vocal Selections). Inspired by the Academy Award -winning film of the same name, Finding Neverland has been brought to life on stage with music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham. This songbook presents 20 selections from the show arranged for voice and piano with chord symbols: All of London Is Here Tonight * Believe * Circus of Your Mind * If the World Turned Upside Down * Live by the Hook * Neverland * The Pirates of Kensington * Something About This Night * Sylvia's Lullaby * We Own the Night * We're All Made of Stars * When Your Feet Don't Touch the Ground * and more. This folio also includes pages of full-color scenes from the original Broadway production.
The Musical Captain ..
Author: W Burt [From Old Catalog] Emerson
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781359651990
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781359651990
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
MUSICAL CAPTAIN
Author: W. Burt Emerson
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781373694232
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781373694232
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Louie's Search
Author: Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781442058132
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After moving to a busy new neighborhood with his mother, Louie decides to explore and see if there is anyone he might like to have as a father.
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781442058132
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After moving to a busy new neighborhood with his mother, Louie decides to explore and see if there is anyone he might like to have as a father.