Nathan Hurwitz

A History of the American Musical Theatre (eBook, PDF)

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Produktbeschreibung

From the diverse proto-theatres of the mid-1800s, though the revues of the '20s, the 'true musicals' of the '40s, the politicisation of the '60s and the 'mega-musicals' of the '80s, every era in American musical theatre reflected a unique set of socio-cultural factors.

Nathan Hurwitz uses these factors to explain the output of each decade in turn, showing how the most popular productions spoke directly to the audiences of the time. He explores the function of musical theatre as commerce, tying each big success to the social and economic realities in which it flourished.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 268
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781317912057
• Artikelnr.: 41327261

Autorenporträt

Nathan Hurwitz

Inhaltsangabe

1. An Overview of the Musical Theatre: Prehistory to the 18th Century 2. Setting the Stage: Early Musical Theatre in America (1735
1865) 3. First Stirrings 1866
1902 4. New American Voices Begin to Emerge, 1900
1907 5. The Great Revuers and the Princess Theatre, 1907
1920 6. The Jazz Age, 1920
1929 7. The 1930's 8. The 1940's 9. The 1950's 10. The 1960's 11. The 1970's 12. The 1980's 13. The 1990's 14. The 2000's

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1. An Overview of the Musical Theatre: Prehistory to the 18th Century 2. Setting the Stage: Early Musical Theatre in America (1735-1865) 3. First Stirrings 1866-1902 4. New American Voices Begin to Emerge, 1900-1907 5. The Great Revuers and the Princess Theatre, 1907-1920 6. The Jazz Age, 1920-1929 7. The 1930's 8. The 1940's 9. The 1950's 10. The 1960's 11. The 1970's 12. The 1980's 13. The 1990's 14. The 2000's

Rezensionen

"Although not the first such history, it is one of the best and most approachable I've read." - The Stage

"Hurwitz (Rider Univ.) presents a straightforward, well-organized account of the history of the Broadway musical stage. After introducing the European roots of musical theater, he begins his formal New World narrative with stage activities in pre-Revolutionary America and continues through to the early months of 2014 (though his account of recent years seems primarily a listing show by show). Hurwitz does a good job emphasizing business aspects, relating musicals to the changing social environment, and comparing shows from one period to another. Summing Up: Recommended." - R. D. Johnson, SUNY College at Oneonta, CHOICE

"Although not the first such history, it is one of the best and most approachable I've read." - The Stage

"Hurwitz (Rider Univ.) presents a straightforward, well-organized account of the history of the Broadway musical stage. After introducing the European roots of musical theater, he begins his formal New World narrative with stage activities in pre-Revolutionary America and continues through to the early months of 2014 (though his account of recent years seems primarily a listing show by show). Hurwitz does a good job emphasizing business aspects, relating musicals to the changing social environment, and comparing shows from one period to another. Summing Up: Recommended." - R. D. Johnson, SUNY College at Oneonta, CHOICE