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Coming up roses : the Broadway musical in the 1950s
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Coming up roses : the Broadway musical in the 1950s

by Ethan Mordden

This history explores the evolution of American musical theatre during the 1950s, analysing the shift from star vehicles to complex, character-driven storytelling. It examines key productions, influential creators, and the integration of music, script, and dance.

Accession 18079 ISBN 0195117107 Publisher Oxford University Press
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