The World of Musicals: An Encyclopedia of Stage, Screen, and Song [2 volumes]

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This wide-ranging, two-volume encyclopedia of musicals old and new will captivate young fansand prove invaluable to those contemplating staging a musical production. Written with high school students in mind, The World of Musicals: An Encyclopedia of Stage, Screen, and Song encompasses not only Broadway and film musicals, but also made-for-television musicals, a genre that has been largely ignored. The two volumes cover significant musicals in easily accessible entries that offer both useful information and fun facts. Each entry lists the work's writers, composers, directors, choreographers, and cast, and includes a song list, a synopsis, and descriptions of the original production and important revivals or remakes. Biographical entries share the stories of some of the brightest and most celebrated talents in the business. The encyclopedia will undoubtedly ignite and feed student interest in musical theatre. At the same time, it will prove a wonderful resource for teachers or community theatre directors charged with selecting and producing shows. In fact, anyone interested in theatre, film, television, or music will be fascinated by the work's tantalizing bits of historical and theatre trivia.

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A chronology of important events in the history of musical theatre in the United States and an index round out this well-done introductory tool. Recommended for school and public libraries. * Booklist *
The World of Musicals: An Encyclopedia of Stage, Screen, and Song is designed primarily as a user-friendly guide for high school teachers, students, and others who are interested in Broadway, Off-Broadway, television, and film musicals. * ARBA *
This two-volume encyclopedia by independent scholar Robinson highlights stage, screen, and made-for-television musicals. Aimed at high school students, it is geared to those choosing appropriate performance materials. . . . Even though the major intent of this work is to assist those involved with school or community theater, this set will appeal to fans of musicals of all kinds. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-level undergraduates and above; general readers. * Choice *

Author Bio

Mark A. Robinson is a performing arts educator and an author.