Broadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time
by Ken Bloom and Frank Vlastnik
I’ll be honest: if you aren’t a theater buff, you won’t like this book. But then again, you probably wouldn’t be reading this review in the first place.
Calling all theater buffs! This fantastic, glossy-paged hardcover is a must-read. Usually I’m wary of lists that rank the “100 Greatest…” because everyone’s opinion is different, but this book is incredible. All the shows are in alphabetical order, so if you think The Pajama Game is the greatest Broadway musical of all time, you can go right on thinking that with no argument from the authors!
This 330-page book is humongous, perfect for your coffee table, and a guaranteed conversation starter when you have like-minded friends over. Each musical is showcased equally, featuring the basic facts (composer et al credits, number of runs, theater name and date of opening), synopsis, list of songs, and original cast. Glossy pages include a combination of backstage trivia, onstage photographs, and an occasional highlight to honor a famous Broadway star.
I absolutely loved reading this book, and even though I consider myself to be quite the musical aficionado, I learned new stories, and even new musicals. This is a perfect gift for your theater friend, or for yourself. You’ll be so happy to add it to your collection.
Calling all theater buffs! This fantastic, glossy-paged hardcover is a must-read. Usually I’m wary of lists that rank the “100 Greatest…” because everyone’s opinion is different, but this book is incredible. All the shows are in alphabetical order, so if you think The Pajama Game is the greatest Broadway musical of all time, you can go right on thinking that with no argument from the authors!
This 330-page book is humongous, perfect for your coffee table, and a guaranteed conversation starter when you have like-minded friends over. Each musical is showcased equally, featuring the basic facts (composer et al credits, number of runs, theater name and date of opening), synopsis, list of songs, and original cast. Glossy pages include a combination of backstage trivia, onstage photographs, and an occasional highlight to honor a famous Broadway star.
I absolutely loved reading this book, and even though I consider myself to be quite the musical aficionado, I learned new stories, and even new musicals. This is a perfect gift for your theater friend, or for yourself. You’ll be so happy to add it to your collection.