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For Broadway audiences of the 1980s; the decade was perhaps most notable for the so-called ldquo;British invasion.rdquo; While concept musicals such as Nine and Stephen Sondheims Sunday in the Park with George continued to be produced; several London hits came to New York. In addition to shows like Chess; Me and My Girl; and Les Miserables; the decadersquo;s most successful composer Andrew Lloyd Webber was also well represented by Cats; The Phantom of the Opera; Song Dance; and Starlight Express. There were also many revivals (such as Show Boat and Gypsy); surprise hits (The Pirates of Penzance); huge hits (42nd Street); and notorious flops (Into the Light; Carrie; and Annie 2: Miss Hannigans Revenge).In The Complete Book of 1980s Broadway Musicals; Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1980s. In addition to including every hit and flop that debuted during the decade; this book highlights revivals and personal-appearance revues with such performers as Sid Caesar; Barry Manilow; Jackie Mason; and Shirley MacLaine.Each entry includes the following information Opening and closing datesPlot summariesCast membersNumber of performancesNames of all important personnel including writers; composers; directors; choreographers; producers; and musical directorsMusical numbers and the names of performers who introduced the songsProduction data; including information about tryoutsSource materialCritical commentary Tony awards and nominations Details about London and other foreign productionsBesides separate entries for each production; the book offers numerous appendixes; including a discography; filmography; and published scripts; as well as lists of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; black-themed shows; and Jewish-themed productions. A treasure trove of information; The Complete Book of 1980s Broadway Musicals provides readers with a comprehensive view of each show. This significant resource will be of use to scholars; historians; and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.