Showtime: A History of the Broadway Musical Theater

by Larry Stempel

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Showtime brings the history of Broadway musicals to life in a narrative as engaging as the subject itself--beginning with the scandalous Astor Place Opera House riot of 1849 to such groundbreaking works as Company and Rent.

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A little dry for my taste, but it does cover some very interesting things about Broadway musical theater history. There are many better books out there that cover the same things in a way that's not as boring. I'd put this one on the bottom of the pile and definitely read the Untold Stories of Broadway books first - those are SO awesome. (

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KatKealy | Jul 26, 2019 |

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Choice Outstanding Academic Title (Music – 2011)

George Freedley Memorial Award (Finalist – 2011)

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Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year (Nonfiction: The Top 25 – 2010)

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Showtime brings the history of Broadway musicals to life in a narrative as engaging as the subject itself--beginning with the scandalous Astor Place Opera House riot of 1849 to such groundbreaking works as Company and Rent.

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