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Show Tunes
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Author : Steven Suskin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2000
Show Tunes written by Steven Suskin and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Composers categories.
This comprehensive musical theatre reference book chronicles the work of Broadway's great composers, from 1904 to 1999. Nine hundred shows and almost 9000 show tunes are included, comprising the entire theatrical output of 36 important Broadway composers along with notable musicals by others.
Broadway To Main Street
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Author : Laurence Maslon
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018-08-03
Broadway To Main Street written by Laurence Maslon and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-03 with Performing Arts categories.
The music of Broadway is one of America's most unique and popular calling cards. In Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America, author Laurence Maslon tells the story of how the most beloved songs of the American Musical Theater made their way from the Theater District to living rooms across the country. The crossroads where the music of Broadway meets popular culture is an expansive and pervasive juncture throughout most of the twentieth century--from sheet music to radio broadcasts to popular and original cast recordings--and continues to influence culture today through television, streaming, and the Internet. The original Broadway cast album--from the 78 rpm recording of Oklahoma! to the digital download of Hamilton--is one of the most successful, yet undervalued, genres in the history of popular recording. The challenge of capturing musical narrative with limited technology inspired the imagination of both the recording industry and millions of listeners: between 1949 and 1969, fifteen different original cast albums hit number one on the popular music charts, ultimately tallying more weeks at number one than all of the albums by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles combined. The history of Broadway music is also the history of American popular music; the technological, commercial, and marketing forces of communications and media over the last century were inextricably bound up in the enterprise of bringing the musical gems of New York's Theater District to living rooms along Main Streets across the nation. Featuring new interviews with Stephen Schwartz, Chita Rivera, Steve Lawrence, and prominent record producers and music critics, the story of this commercial and emotional phenomenon is told here in full--from the imprimatur of sheet music from Broadway in the early 20th century to the renaissance of Broadway music in the digital age, folding in the immense impact of show music on American culture and in the context of the recording industry, popular tastes, and our shared national identity. A book which connects cherished cultural artifacts to the emotional narratives at the core of American popular music, Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America is an ideal companion for all fans of American musical theater and popular music.
Show Tunes 1905 1991
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Author : Steven Suskin
language : en
Publisher: Amadeus Press
Release Date : 1992
Show Tunes 1905 1991 written by Steven Suskin and has been published by Amadeus Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Includes over 30 major composers and their work
100 Of The Best Show Tunes Ever
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Author : Björn Ulvaeus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-09
100 Of The Best Show Tunes Ever written by Björn Ulvaeus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09 with Musical categories.
A selection of 100 of the best show songs, especially arranged for piano, voice and guitar, from shows including: South Pacific, Phantom Of The Opera, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Miss Saigon, Aida, Oklahoma!, Les Miserables, Wicked, Godspell, Beauty And The Beast, and more!
Show Tunes The Songs Shows And Careers Of Broadway S Major Composers
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Author : Steven Suskin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2010-02-09
Show Tunes The Songs Shows And Careers Of Broadway S Major Composers written by Steven Suskin and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-09 with Music categories.
Show Tunes fully chronicles the shows, songs, and careers of the major composers of the American musical theatre, from Jerome Kern's earliest interpolations to the latest hits on Broadway. Legendary composers like Gershwin, Rodgers, Porter, Berlin, Bernstein, and Sondheim have been joined by more recent songwriters like Stephen Schwartz, Stephen Flaherty, Michael John LaChiusa, and Adam Guettel. This majestic reference book covers their work, their innovations, their successes, and their failures. Show Tunes is simply the most comprehensive volume of its kind ever produced, and this newly revised and updated edition discusses almost 1,000 shows and 9,000 show tunes. The book has been called "a concise skeleton key to the Broadway musical" (Variety) and "a ground-breaking reference work with a difference" (Show Music)-or, as the Washington Post observed, "It makes you sing and dance all over your memory." The eagerly anticipated Fourth Edition, updated through May, 2009, features the entire theatrical output of forty of Broadway's leading composers, in addition to a wide selection of work by other songwriters. The listings include essential production data and statistics, the most extensive information available on published and recorded songs, and lively commentary on the shows, songs, and diverse careers. Based on meticulous research, the book also uncovers dozens of lost musicals-including shows that either closed out of town or were never headed for Broadway-and catalogs hundreds of previously unknown songs, including a number of musical gems that have been misplaced, cut, or forgotten. Informative, insightful, and provocative, Show Tunes is an essential guide for anyone interested in the American musical.
Top Requested Modern Broadway Hits
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Top-Requested Sheet Music
Release Date : 2013
Top Requested Modern Broadway Hits written by and has been published by Top-Requested Sheet Music this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Music categories.
For pianists who love contemporary musical theatre, this collection contains easy-to-play arrangements of standouts from Broadway's hottest new shows and revivals. Great show tunes from the Broadway-oriented NBC TV series SMASH are also included. Showcasing a wide variety of styles, from touching ballads to over-the-top comedy numbers, the songs in this collection are guaranteed to entertain! The melody is played by the right hand in these arrangements, so they sound great either as piano solos or for singing along. Titles: Already Home (Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz) * Any Way You Want It (Rock of Ages) * Dancing Queen (Mamma Mia!) * Don't Forget Me (SMASH) * Don't Stop Believin' (Rock of Ages) * Falling Slowly (Once) * Fly, Fly Away (Catch Me If You Can) * Goodbye (Catch Me If You Can) * I Believe (The Book of Mormon) * I Have a Dream (Mamma Mia!) * I'm Alive (Next to Normal) * Let Me Be Your Star (SMASH) * Mama Who Bore Me (Spring Awakening) * Nice Work If You Can Get It (Nice Work If You Can Get It) * Red Shoes Blues (Andrew Lloyd Webber's New Production of The Wizard of Oz) * Secondhand White Baby Grand (SMASH) * Someone to Watch Over Me (Nice Work If You Can Get It) * Superboy and the Invisible Girl (Next to Normal) * There's a Fine, Fine Line (Avenue Q) * 21 Guns (American Idiot) * Wake Me Up When September Ends (American Idiot) * When Your Mind's Made Up (Once) * You and Me (But Mostly Me) (The Book of Mormon).
Song And Dance
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Author : Andrew G. Hager
language : en
Publisher: New York : Metro Books
Release Date : 2001-09-01
Song And Dance written by Andrew G. Hager and has been published by New York : Metro Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Evolving from the operetta and steeped in the vaudeville tradition, the Broadway musical has become one of the most beloved forms of live entertainment in the world. The greatest songs from countless musicals have entered the pop consciousness, and popular music has likewise nurtured the musical in its journey from popular entertainment to entertainment spectacle. Song & Dance comprehensively documents the exciting story of the Broadway musical with an incredible collection of text, photographs, and music. The Book 176-page hardcover book (11 1/4" x 11 1/4"), illustrated with more than 150 full-color and black-and-white photographs, detailing the evolution of musical theater and showcasing the greatest shows, stars, writers, and composers The Music Three digitally remastered compact discs containing sixty of the greatest show tunes ever recorded, sung by the greatest stars of the Broadway stage The Sessionography Thirty-two pages of in-depth session notes, including fascinating details about each song, composer, performer, and show
Broadway And Economics
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Author : Matthew C. Rousu
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-06-27
Broadway And Economics written by Matthew C. Rousu and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Economics has often been described as "the dismal science," with TV and movies reinforcing this description. However, economics is a powerful tool that can be used to understand how the world works, helping to answer confusing puzzles and solve the world’s problems. Surprisingly, Broadway musicals are an excellent way to show this. Musicals tell engaging stories through song and many are rich with economic concepts. This book analyzes 161 songs from 90 musicals to explore what they can teach us about supply and demand, monetary policy and numerous other core economic concepts. While some songs have an obvious connection to economics, other connections may seem less apparent. When you hear "Let it Go" from Frozen, does your mind think about a firm’s production decisions? After reading this book, it will. Whether showing how Hamilton can illustrate concepts of central banking, or how "Stars" from Les Miserables provides a perfect example of inelastic demand, the author presents complicated topics in an understandable and entertaining way. Featuring classic songs from some of the most popular shows ever produced, along with some hidden gems, Broadway and Economics will be of interest to anybody studying an introductory economics course as well as theatre aficionados.
The Sound Of Broadway Music
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Author : Steven Suskin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-06-03
The Sound Of Broadway Music written by Steven Suskin and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-03 with Music categories.
Broadway's top orchestrators - Robert Russell Bennett, Don Walker, Philip J. Lang, Jonathan Tunick - are names well known to musical theatre fans, but few people understand precisely what the orchestrator does. The Sound of Broadway Music is the first book ever written about these unsung stars of the Broadway musical whose work is so vital to each show's success. The book examines the careers of Broadway's major orchestrators and follows the song as it travels from the composer's piano to the orchestra pit. Steven Suskin has meticulously tracked down thousands of original orchestral scores, piecing together enigmatic notes and notations with long-forgotten documents and current interviews with dozens of composers, producers, conductors and arrangers. The information is separated into three main parts: a biographical section which gives a sense of the life and world of twelve major theatre orchestrators, as well as incorporating briefer sections on another thirty arrangers and conductors; a lively discussion of the art of orchestration, written for musical theatre enthusiasts (including those who do not read music); a biographical section which gives a sense of the life and world of twelve major theatre orchestrators, as well as incorporating briefer sections on another thirty arrangers and conductors; and an impressive show-by-show listing of more than seven hundred musicals, in many cases including a song-by-song listing of precisely who orchestrated what along with relevant comments from people involved with the productions. Stocked with intriguing facts and juicy anecdotes, many of which have never before appeared in print, The Sound of Broadway Music brings fascinating and often surprising new insight into the world of musical theatre.
Song Of The Season
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Author : Thomas Hischak
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2024-03-21
Song Of The Season written by Thomas Hischak and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-21 with Drama categories.
What links the popular songs "You'll Never Walk Alone", "Send in the Clowns", "Memory" and "I Am What I Am"? They all originated in Broadway musicals. Song of the Season is for those who believe that the score is at the heart of a musical and is the essential building block on which the rest of a show is built. Through a systematic historical survey from 1891 to 2023 it argues that the best musicals survive because of their songs, from early 20th century classics such as Show Boat and Oklahoma! through to the contemporary sound of Dear Evan Hansen and Hamilton. looking at outstanding songs from each Broadway season, the development and history of the musical is illustrated with a fresh perspective. As song styles and popular music tastes changed throughout the decades this structure charts the progress of American showtunes alongside popular music forms as songs evolved from the waltz and ragtime to jazz, rock, rap and hip-hop. Factual analysis and historical context combine to offer a rich picture of the American songbook from Irving Berlin to Elton John. Song of the Season paints a fresh picture for musical theatre students and fans alike, illustrating significant changes in the form through the music. Analyzed in an accessible and engaging way that doesn't rely on music theory knowledge, and including a link to playlist where all the 'songs of the seasons' can be listened to, it is a must-have for those looking to expand their knowledge of the form and trace the social history of the American showtune.