Cohan, the American theatre’s first important lyricist, and continuing up into the 1980s, the book presents an overall history of the musical theatre during this century.

The first encyclopedia of theatre songs from Broadway shows ranging from The Black Crook (1866) to the 1994 Tony Award-winning Passion, this handy guide features over 1,800 songs from over…

The most influential and popular songwriting team in the history of the American musical theatre, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein represent Broadway musicals at their finest. This work explains their…

This book is a day-by-day chronicle of 1939 Hollywood’s greatest year. Each entry will focus on major news events-national and international-as well as minor curiosities or news items that would…

A discussion of the 100 most significant animated features produced in the U.S. and the U.K. Each entry includes a synopsis, production history, a summary of the critical response, commentary…

In addition to the handful of composers known to the general public, this book brings recognition to the many men and women who have written music for the movies over…

An encyclopedic volume about the American theatre from its beginnings to the present day. In addition to comprehensive coverage of America’s leading actors, playwrights, directors, songwriters, playhouses, and dramatic movements…