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The Making of an American Musical: Broadway Legacies, Revised and Expanded Edition

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This revised and expanded edition of The Making of an American Musical is the definitive work on the history of American musical theater. With over 600 pages of text and illustrations, the book traces the development of the American musical from its roots in vaudeville and operetta to its current status as a major form of entertainment.

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Author Marc Kirkeby provides a comprehensive overview of the American musical, from its early days on Broadway to its expansion to regional theaters and beyond. He examines the work of major composers, lyricists, and librettists, and discusses the social and cultural forces that have shaped the American musical.

The revised and expanded edition of The Making of an American Musical includes new chapters on the development of the American musical in the 21st century, as well as a new appendix on the Tony Awards. The book is also fully illustrated with over 200 photographs and illustrations.

The Making of an American Musical is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of American musical theater. It is a comprehensive, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated work that will be enjoyed by scholars, students, and general readers alike.

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"The Making of an American Musical is the definitive work on the history of American musical theater. Kirkeby provides a comprehensive overview of the genre, from its early days on Broadway to its expansion to regional theaters and beyond. He examines the work of major composers, lyricists, and librettists, and discusses the social and cultural forces that have shaped the American musical." - Library Journal

"Kirkeby's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American musical theater. It is a comprehensive, authoritative, and beautifully illustrated work that will be enjoyed by scholars, students, and general readers alike." - Choice

About the Author

Marc Kirkeby is a professor of theater at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the author of several books on the history of American musical theater, including The American Musical and the Formation of National Identity and Show Boat: The Making of an American Musical Classic.

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