"No Legs, No Jokes, No Chance"
| Author | : Sheldon Patinkin |
| Publisher | : Northwestern University Press |
| Total Pages | : 601 |
| Release | : 2008-05-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780810119949 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0810119943 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (943 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis "No Legs, No Jokes, No Chance" by : Sheldon Patinkin
Download or read book "No Legs, No Jokes, No Chance" written by Sheldon Patinkin and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 2008-05-20 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the American musical from its rich beginnings in European opera. This book talks about the infancy of the musical - the revues, operettas, and early musical comedies, as well as the groundbreaking shows like "Oklahoma!" and "Show Boat", with references to how history, literature, fashion, popular music and movies influenced musical theater.
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