A companion to the six-part PBS/BBC4 documentary series Broadway: The American Musical is the first comprehensive history of the musical from its roots at the turn of the 20th century through the smashing successes of the new millennium.The in-depth text is lavishly illustrated with a treasure trove of photographs sheet-music covers posters scenic renderings production stills rehearsal shots and caricatures many previously unpublished. Complementing the narrative are sidebars that highlight the stars the shows and the songs - the key ingredients that make the musical great. Each chapter also includes essays written by some of Broadway's mostfascinating luminaries past and present.This edition has been revised and updated with a brand-new foreword by Julie Andrews and new material on all the Broadway musicals through the 2009-2010 season.
