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The 1970s was an exciting decade for musical theatre. Besides shows from legends Stephen Sondheim (Company; Follies; A Little Night Music; and Sweeney Todd) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita); old-fashioned musicals (Annie) and major revivals (No; No; Nanette) became hits. In addition to underappreciated shows like Over Here! and cult musicals such as The Grass Harp and Mack and Mabel; Broadway audiences were entertained by black musicals on the order of The Wiz and Raisin.In The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals; Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1970s. 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 Tony Bennett; Lena Horne; Bette Midler; and Gilda Radner.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 1970s 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.