| Author | : Robert Gordon |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : |
| Release | : 2017 |
| ISBN 10 | : 0190204931 |
| ISBN 13 | : 9780190204938 |
| Language | : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL |
As the first comprehensive academic survey of British musical theatre from its origins to its current state, this volume is a detailed guide to understanding a vibrant form of entertainment 'made in Britain'. It provides both a historical account of musical theatre from 1728 to the present day and a range of in-depth critical analyses of key works and productions that illustrate the aesthetic values and sociocultural meanings of the genre. The twenty-eight essays offer new perspectives on the British musical, conceiving it as a cultural form complementary to the American musical rather than its poor relation, and questioning the cultural bias that views shows initiated in the West End of London as second-rate imitations of classic Broadway models.
