The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia
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The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia
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Author : Thomas S. Hischak
language : en
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Release Date : 2013-06-06
The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia written by Thomas S. Hischak and has been published by Scarecrow Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-06 with Music categories.
Jerome Kern (1885-1945) is considered one of the most versatile and influential of all American theatre and film composers. The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia consists of entries on people, theatre and film musicals, songs, subjects, and themes related to the composer. Not only are all of Kern’s stage and screen projects covered, but there are also entries on all the major librettists and lyricists with whom he worked, as well as producers, directors, actors, and other individuals who figured prominently in his career. Approximately 100 of Kern’s most important songs are discussed, and other entries address awards, collaborations, working methods, song styles, and other related subjects. The encyclopedia also includes a brief biography of Kern, a chronology of his life and work, and appendices on recordings, interpolations, revivals, and remakes.
The World Of Jerome Kern
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Author : David Ewen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-08
The World Of Jerome Kern written by David Ewen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08 with categories.
The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia
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Author : Thomas S. Hischak
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-03-15
The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia written by Thomas S. Hischak and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
This encyclopedia exhaustively covers Thornton Wilder, one of America’s greatest writers. It features a biography of Wilder’s life and career, followed by entries that cover the people who worked with him, friends and family members who were of great influence, and every novel, play, film script, and other literary work by Wilder.
The Woody Allen Encyclopedia
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Author : Thomas S. Hischak
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2018-11-09
The Woody Allen Encyclopedia written by Thomas S. Hischak and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-09 with Performing Arts categories.
This reference work consists of entries on every film, television, stage, and literary work by Woody Allen. The volume also includes entries on people (actors, producers, writers, etc.) who have worked with Allen as well as various topics (acting roles, awards, themes, film locations, etc.).
Czech It Out
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Author : Miloslav Rechcigl, Jr.
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2015-07-23
Czech It Out written by Miloslav Rechcigl, Jr. and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-23 with Education categories.
Czech it Out: Czech American Biography Sourcebook provides a wealth of information on a variety of sources relating to biographical information on notable Americans with Czech roots. Besides the national figures, also included are information sources on significant individuals at the state, regional, and local levels. Beyond that, we saw it fit to also incorporate ethnic information sources, which frequently contain a wealth of information on pioneer settlers and individuals active at the community level. Having in mind the interests of genealogists in individual families and their descendents, a listing has also been provided on family histories and genealogies. Even though Czechs have been living in the US practically since colonial times, no composite biographical dictionary exists about the accomplished Czech Americans. Biographical information about them is scattered in a plethora of sources, which are difficult to find and some are not readily accessible. The present author, who, literally, devoted several decades of his life to the study of Czech-American history, has canvassed hundreds of sources at national and local levels to identify, not only notable individuals but also pioneer settlers who played a significant role in the growth and development of the US. This publication should fill a great void in literature until a comprehensive biographical compendium about Czech Americans has been written.
The Business Of American Theatre
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Author : William Grange
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-06-02
The Business Of American Theatre written by William Grange and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-02 with Performing Arts categories.
The Business of American Theatre is a research guide to the history of producing theatre in the United States. Covering a wide range of subjects, the book explores how traditions of investment, marketing, labor union contracts, advertising, leasing arrangements, ticket scalping, zoning ordinances, royalties, and numerous other financial transactions have influenced the art of theatre for the past three centuries. Yet the book is not a dry reiteration of hits and flops, bankruptcies and bamboozles. Nor does it cover "everything about it that's appealing, everything the traffic will allow" (as Irving Berlin did in the song "There's No Business Like Show Business"). It is instead a highly readable resource for anyone interested in how money, and how much money, is critical to the art and artists of theatre. Many of those artists make appearances in the book: Richard Rodgers and his keen eye for investment, Jacob Shubert and his construction of "the bridge of thighs" for his showgirls at the Winter Garden, the significance of the Disney Souvenir Shop near the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway, and the difference between a Broadway show losing millions of dollars or making billions in one night. Consider this book a go-to resource for readers, students, and scholars of the theatre business.
Songwriters Of The American Musical Theatre
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Author : Nathan Hurwitz
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-09-01
Songwriters Of The American Musical Theatre written by Nathan Hurwitz and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-01 with Music categories.
From the favorites of Tin Pan Alley to today’s international blockbusters, the stylistic range required of a musical theatre performer is expansive. Musical theatre roles require the ability to adapt to a panoply of characters and vocal styles. By breaking down these styles and exploring the output of the great composers, Songwriters of the American Musical Theatre offers singers and performers an essential guide to the modern musical. Composers from Gilbert and Sullivan and Irving Berlin to Alain Boublil and Andrew Lloyd Webber are examined through a brief biography, a stylistic overview, and a comprehensive song list with notes on suitable voice types and further reading. This volume runs the gamut of modern musical theatre, from English light opera through the American Golden Age, up to the "mega musicals" of the late Twentieth Century, giving today’s students and performers an indispensable survey of their craft.
Historical Dictionary Of The Broadway Musical
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Author : William A. Everett
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2015-11-12
Historical Dictionary Of The Broadway Musical written by William A. Everett and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-12 with Performing Arts categories.
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Broadway Musical contains a chronology, an introduction, an appendix, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on Broadway shows, composers, playwrights, directors, producers, designers, actors, and theatres. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Broadway musicals.
1939
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Author : Thomas S. Hischak
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-06-16
1939 written by Thomas S. Hischak and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-16 with Performing Arts categories.
What do Babes in Arms, Beau Geste, Gunga Din, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Only Angels Have Wings, and Young Mr. Lincoln all have in common? They are all classic films released in the same year, but none of them received Academy Award nominations for best picture. Why? In that same year, Hollywood produced Dark Victory, Goodbye Mr. Chips, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and Ninotchka, as well as two of the most beloved films of all time, Gone with the Wind and The Wizard of Oz. In 1939 Hollywood created an unprecedented number of great films, a year that has yet to be surpassed in cinematic achievement. In 1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year, Thomas S. Hischak looks at the most remarkable 365 days in film history. Arranged chronologically from January 1 to December 31, 1939, each entry covers one day and features major news events (national and international) as well as minor curiosities or news items that would prove to be more important in the future. The activities on Broadway, radio, the music business, literature, and other arts are included, as are noteworthy sporting events. Most significantly, this book provides a full description and commentary on the Hollywood movies that were released on that day. All 510 feature films from all the Hollywood studios are included in the book, along with notable shorts, cartoons, newsreels, and foreign releases. While others have looked at the movie highlights of this momentous year, Hischak evaluates Hollywood’s entire screen output of 1939, from B pictures and serial installments to the international blockbusters—and every film in between. 1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year is a captivating look at this phenomenon and will fascinate any film aficionado.
The Mikado To Matilda
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Author : Thomas S. Hischak
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2020-06-15
The Mikado To Matilda written by Thomas S. Hischak and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-15 with Performing Arts categories.
In The Mikado to Matilda: British Musicals on the New York Stage, Thomas Hischak provides an overview of British musicals that made their way to Broadway, covering their entire history up to the present day. This is the first book to look at the British musical theatre with reference to those London musicals that were also produced in New York City. The book covers 110 British musicals, ranging from 1750 to the present day, including the popular Gilbert and Sullivan comic operettas during the Victorian era, the Andrew Lloyd Webber mega-musicals of the late twentieth century, and today's biggest hits such as Matilda. Each London musical is discussed first as a success in England and then how it fared in America. The plots, songs, songwriters, performers, and producers for both the West End and the Broadway (or Off Broadway) production are identified and described. The discussion is sometimes critical, evaluating the musicals and why they were or were not a success in New York.