Musicals by Elaine Paige

Musicals by Elaine Paige

Dust down your dancing shoes because it’s time to face the music! This fun-filled, profile-packed visual guide to musicals is the ultimate all-singing, all-dancing showstopper. 

 You’ve got the best seats in the house as the curtain rises on all kinds of memorable musicals past and present, from landmark classics like Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz to modern favorites, including Mary Poppins, The Lion King, and Mamma Mia! Watch as the spotlight shines on the standout moments in musical history and sing along with the stars in truly unforgettable theatre scores. Tread the boards through time, starting with dance halls and vaudeville before the final curtain call at today’s record-breaking shows in the West End and on Broadway. Meet the most talented trailblazers of theatrical history, including Bob Fosse and Andrew Lloyd Webber, before popping backstage to hear all the behind-the-scenes gossip. Easily accessible infographics summarize the plots, characters, and songs, making this essential reference for musical fans everywhere.

 With a suitably glamorous glittery cover and a foreword by leading lady Elaine Paige, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story is a celebratory tour of theatre land with plenty to make a song and dance about. 

 Whether you’re a shrinking violet, budding starlet, or seasoned pro, this is the perfect gift to put the sparkle back in your life!

Musicals is sure to be a toe-tapping hit for fans of the footlights- Shelf Awareness (Starred Review)

A visual feast for theater fans and an incredible compendium of musical history and development. - Library Journal (Starred Review)

This lavishly illustrated coffee table book...is a great reference for theater-lovers who want to know more about their favorite shows. - The Buffalo News

The photos are wonderful and will bring back lots of great memories. - Dayton Daily News

Fans can never get enough. - Booklist

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ISBN 13	9781465438867
ISBN 10	1465438866
Title	Musicals
Author	Elaine Paige
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	DK
Year published	2015-10-27
Number of pages	360
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.