[ebooks] The Prude by Voltaire at Arts-Photography

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While the 1960s may have been a decade of significant upheaval in America; it was also one of the richest periods in musical theatre history. Shows produced on Broadway during this time include such classics as Bye; Bye Birdie; Cabaret; Camelot; Hello Dolly!; Fiddler on the Roof; How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying; Oliver!; and Man of La Mancha. Performers such as Dick Van Dyke; Anthony Newley; Jerry Orbach; and Barbara Streisand made their marks; and other talentsmdash;such as Bob Fosse; John Kander; Fred Ebb; Alan Jay Lerner; Frederick Loewe; Jerome Robbins; and Stephen Sondheimmdash;also contributed to shows. In The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals; Dan Dietz examines every musical and revue that opened on Broadway during the 1960s. In addition to providing details on every hit and flop; Dietz includes revivals and one-man and one-woman shows that centered on stars like Jack Benny; Maurice Chevalier; Marlene Dietrich; Danny Kaye; Yves Montand; and Lena Horne. Each entry consists of: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 productionsIn addition to entries for each production; the book offers numerous appendixes: a discography; film and television versions; published scripts; Gilbert and Sullivan operettas; and lists of productions by the New York City Center Light Opera Company; the New York City Opera Company; and the Music Theatre of Lincoln Center. A treasure trove of information; this significant resource will be of use to scholars; historians; and casual fans of one of the greatest decades in musical theatre history.