Show tunes : the songs, shows, and careers of Broadway's major composers

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    • Suskin, Steven
    • Feinstain, Michael

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Show tunes : the songs, shows, and careers of Broadway's major composers

Steven Suskin ; with a foreword by Michael Feinstain

Oxford University Press, 2000

Rev. and expanded 3rd ed

Available at  / 3 libraries

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 463-466) and indexes

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This comprehensive musical theatre reference book chronicles the work of Broadway's greatest composers, from 1904 through today. Nine hundred shows and almost 9,000 show tunes are included, comprising the entire theatrical output of 36 important Broadway composers along with notable musicals by others. Listings include production data and statistics; information on published and recorded songs; and a commentary on the shows, songs and careers. Hundreds of forgotten songs have been rediscovered and catalogued.

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