West End star Elaine Paige provides the foreword for a major new book tracing the story of musical theatre from its Ancient Greek origins through to the modern day.
Musicals – The Definitive Illustrated Story, a lavishly illustrated guide to musical theatre in all its varied forms, has been published by DK.
A must for any musical lover’s bookshelf, Musicals –The Definitive Illustrated Story contains detailed entries for each major musical accompanied by stunning photographs and original artwork. Over 200 of the best-loved musicals of all time are featured in detail in a literary journey that takes the reader through the musical ages. Classic ‘golden age’ musicals like Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls and Singin’ in the Rain, as well as newer hits like The Book of Mormon and Once are covered in this comprehensive guide to the genre.
The individual show guides are interspersed with profiles of some of the biggest names in musicals from legendary performers like Fred Astaire to composers like George and Ira Gershwin.
Aside from Paige, who last year celebrated 50 years on stage, contributors to the book include author and journalist Michael Kerrigan, Broadway director and musical director Nathan Hurwitz, music author and journalist Joan Stasbaugh and award-winning London theatre director Phil Willmott.
* Musicals – The Definitive Illustrated Story (Published by DK. RRP: £25. ISBN: 97802414565)
Angela Thomas
To be in with a chance of winning a copy of Musicals – The Definitive Illustrated Story, just answer this question correctly:
Elaine Paige originated the role of Grizabella in Cats – what famous song did she sing?
- ‘Don’t Forget’
- ‘Memory’
- ‘The Way We Were’
To enter please email your answer, plus details of your name and address to editor@musicaltheatrereview.com. The competition closes on Monday 9 November.
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