How Show Tunes Enchanted America: The Broadway Musicals That Defined a Century

Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America

by L.M. Sutter

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10645 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	272 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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Broadway musicals have been a part of American culture for over a century, and they have played a major role in shaping our national identity. From the early days of vaudeville to the golden age of musicals in the 1940s and 1950s, to the modern era of Broadway blockbusters, show tunes have provided us with some of our most memorable and beloved songs.

In How Show Tunes Enchanted America, author Ethan Mordden takes us on a journey through the history of Broadway musicals, from their humble beginnings to their current status as a global entertainment phenomenon. Mordden provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the creative process behind some of our most iconic musicals, and he tells the stories of the legendary composers, lyricists, and performers who have made Broadway musicals so special.

How Show Tunes Enchanted America is a must-read for anyone who loves Broadway musicals. It is a beautifully written and informative book that will give you a new appreciation for the art form and its enduring impact on American culture.

Here are just a few of the things you'll learn in How Show Tunes Enchanted America:

• The origins of Broadway musicals in vaudeville and minstrel shows
• The development of the American musical comedy in the early 20th century
• The golden age of musicals in the 1940s and 1950s
• The decline of Broadway musicals in the 1960s and 1970s
• The revival of Broadway musicals in the 1980s and 1990s
• The current state of Broadway musicals

How Show Tunes Enchanted America is a must-read for anyone who loves Broadway musicals. It is a beautifully written and informative book that will give you a new appreciation for the art form and its enduring impact on American culture.

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Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America

by L.M. Sutter

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10645 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	272 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE