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1	Wicked: A New Musical more books like this by Stephen Schwartz Nominated for a whopping 10 Tony Awards and grossing more than $1 million each week, Wicked is this year's Broadway smash! A prequel to the all-American classic The Wizard of Oz, this new musical is a character study of Elphaba and Glinda, school roommates who grow up to become the Wicked Witch and the Good Witch, respectively. We are very proud ... see all copies from $6.17! new only from $6.17! \| SVS
2	Elton John & Tim Rice's Aida more books like this by Michael Lassell This colorful book contains all the excitement of the lavish Broadway production of "Aida, " with spectacular costume sketches, fabric samples, and set designs, as well as interviews with the actors, producers, and composers. Photos. see all copies from $3.00! new only from $15.90! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Complete Phantom of the Opera more books like this by George Perry Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phantom of the Opera" is one of the most successful musicals of all time. It is based on the classic romantic horror story set in the Paris Opera House in which a masked musician, living in the dark recesses of the vast building, commits murder in order to further the career of a young soprano with whom he is besotted. This ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.75! \| first editions
4	Broadway Musicals: The 101 Greatest Shows of All Time more books like this by Frank Vlastnik, Ken Bloom, Jerry Orbach (Foreword by) The 101 most influential, popular, and enduring Broadway productions are examined, with features on the creators and performers, plots, cast and song lists, and more. Full color. see all copies from $2.91! new only from $13.43! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Coming Up Roses: The Broadway Musical in the 1950s more books like this by Ethan Mordden The 1950s saw an explosion in the American musical theatre. The Broadway show, catapulted into the limelight in the 20s and solidified during the 40s thanks to Rodgers and Hammerstein, now entered its most revolutionary phase, brashly redefining itself and forging a new kind of storytelling. In this text the author gives us a guided tour of the ... see all copies from $2.73! new only from $3.49! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Dinosaurs and All That Rubbish more books like this by Michael Foreman Dinosaurs have taken over the Earth! They're stomping and stamping all over the place. Young readers will love finding out why in this classic environmental tale from best-selling author/illustrator Michael Foreman. This is a fable for our time, and as relevant today as it was when it was first published in 1972. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.40! \| first editions
7	Beautiful Mornin': The Broadway Musical in the 1940s more books like this by Ethan Mordden 'Music and girls are the soul of musical comedy,' one critic wrote, early in the 1940s. But this was the age that wanted more than melody and kickline form its musical shows. The form had been running on empty for too long, as a formula for the assembly of spare parts-star comics, generic loves songs, rumba dancers, Ethel Merman. If Rodgers and ... see all copies from $2.62! new only from $8.34! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Writing the Broadway Musical more books like this by Aaron Frankel A classic updated to include the developments of the 1990s-the first book to explore in detail how to create a Broadway musical.. Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book- and songwriters clearly explains the fundamentals of the three crafts of a musicalbook, music, and lyrics. Using copious examples from classic ... see all copies from $4.75! new only from $11.76! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Broadway Musicals Show by Show more books like this by Stanley Green 'Trust the indefatigable Stanley Green to come up with yet another lively look at one of the liveliest branches of American show business. Musical comedy buffs will relish Broadway Musicals. And even theater know-it-alls may discover a thing or two.'-John Beaufort, Christian Science Monitor see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.35! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Man of La Mancha more books like this by Joe Darion, Dale Wasserman, Mitch Leigh Winner of the New York Drama Critics Award for Best Musical, 1966"To me the most interesting aspect of the success of Man of La Mancha is the fact that it plows squarely upstream against the prevailing current of philosophy in the theater. That current is best identified by its catch-labels--Theater of the Absurd, Black Comedy, the Theater of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The sound of music. more books like this by Richard Rodgers inch....this work is likely to become a standart work very quickly and is to be recommended to all schools where recorder studies are undertaken inch. (Oliver James, Contact Magazine) A novel and comprehensive approach to transferring from the C to F instrument. 430 music examples include folk and national songs (some in two parts), country dance ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.94! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The fantasticks. more books like this by Harvey Schmidt "Richly illustrated, it is ideal for fans of the show, as well as admirers of musical theatre." - Variety * "Anybody who has seen the show (who hasn't?) should read the book" - Entertainment Today * "The perfect present for any Fantasticks fans." - Cleveland Plain Dealer * "A valuable resource. Recommended for all collections." - Choice see all copies from $2.35! new only from $9.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	The musical worlds of Lerner and Loewe more books like this by Mr. Gene Lees Lyricist Alan Jay Lerner (1918-86) and composer Frederick Loewe (1901-88) wrote some of the most successful musical shows on Broadway and in motion-picture history: "Brigadoon", "My Fair Lady", "Camelot", "Gigi", and "Paint Your Wagon". They worked with stars such as Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Richard Burton, Audrey Hepburn, Louis Jourdan, and ... see all copies from $2.48! new only from $7.70! \| first editions
14 view cover	The Melody Lingers on: The Great Songwriters and Their Movie Musicals more books like this by Roy Hemming Back in print in a handsome, elegant paperback. "An outstanding, accurate and joyful exploration of the work of the great songwriters for Hollywood's great musicals! . . . I love this book", Michael Feinstein. This unique book that is a perfect gift and an asset to every film and music library. 162 photos. Filmography, bibliography, index, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.93! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Stephen Sondheim: A Life more books like this by Meryle Secrest Drawing on conversations with Sondheim and his friends and family, this biography of the famous composer and lyricist traces his life from his childhood and early musical ambitions to his ascent to Broadway with such musicals as "West Side Story", "Gypsy" and "Company". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.01! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	On singing onstage more books like this by David Craig A terrific take on theatre singing by a master teacher. "David Craig knows more about singing in the musical theatre than anyone in this country - which probably means the world. Time and time again his advice and training have resulted in actors moving from non-musical theatre into musicals with ease and expertise. SHORT OF TAKING CLASSES, THIS ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The Teen's Musical Theatre Collection more books like this by Louise Lerch (Compiled by) This is the CD accompaniment to the terrific series for the young singer/actor, with a great selection of songs from both Broadway and movie musicals, and stress the tastes, singing, and acting challenges common to young performers. There are plot notes included for each song. 33 songs. Contents: Beauty And The Beast * Belle (Reprise) * Diamonds ... see all copies from $14.37! new only from $16.10! \| SVS
18 view cover	The Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology: Soprano Volume 1: A Collection of Songs from the Musical Stage, Categorized by Voice Type: The Selections Are Presented in Their Authentic Settings, Excerpted from the Original Vocal Scores more books like this by Kurt Weill The most comprehensive collection of Broadway selections ever organized specifically for the singer. Each of the five volumes contains important songs chosen because of their appropriateness to that particular voice type. All selections are in their authentic form, excerpted from the original vocal scores. The songs in The Singer's Musical Theatre ... see all copies from $2.23! new only from $12.34!
19 view cover	The Richard Rodgers Reader more books like this by Professor Geoffrey Block "Excellent."--John Lahr, The New Yorker "A useful and informative anthology of essays, interviews, and criticism drawn from a diversity of published and unpublished sources...The Richard Rodgers Reader is like surfing the Internet. One can dip into it or read it section by section." --Mel Gussow, New York Times Richard Rodgers was one of America's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	One More Kiss: The Broadway Musical in the 1970s more books like this by Ethan Mordden Ethan Mordden's new entry in his history of the Broadway musical looks at an era that brought us not only the gritty reality of A Chorus Line and the brilliantly bittersweet works of Stephen Sondheim, but also the nostalgic crowd pleasers No, No, Nanette and Annie. It was a time when Broadway both looked to its past, but also to its future and ... see all copies from $4.72! new only from $24.30! \| first editions
21 view cover	Fiddler on the Roof more books like this by Joseph Stein Musical numbers include: Prologue -- Tradition * Act I -- Opening * Matchmaker * If I Were a Rich Man * Sabbath Prayer * To Life * To Life -- Dance * Street Scene * Perchik and Hodel Dance * Tevye's Monologue * Miracle of Miracles * The Dream * Crossover -- Act I * Wedding Introduction * Sunrise, Sunset * Entr'acte * Now I Have Everything * Tevye ... see all copies from $1.99! signed copies \| first editions
22 view cover	A Little Night Music more books like this by Stephen Sondheim (Composer) "Throwing caution to the winds, I assert that A Little Night Music comes as close as possible to being the perfect romantic comedy musical." -Brendan Gill, The New Yorker "Heady, civilized, sophisticated and enchanting. Good God! An adult musical." -Clive Barnes, The New York Times see all copies from $7.44! new only from $9.25!
23 view cover	The Musical: A Look at the American Musical Theater more books like this by Richard Kislan An examination of the history, creators and vital components of musicals. The guide traces the musical's evolution through the eras of minstrels, vaudeville, burlesque, revue and comic opera. It covers the lives and techniques of Jerome Kern, Rogers and Hammerstein, and Stephen Sondheim. see all copies from $2.20! new only from $11.69! \| first editions
24 view cover	Jekyll and Hyde more books like this by Cherry Lane Music Direct from its engagement on Broadway, the vocal selections to this smash hit musical include the show-stopping songs "This Is the Moment, " "Someone Like You" and "A New Life, " plus color photos, story and background of the show. see all copies from $5.68! new only from $11.11! \| SVS
25 view cover	Somewhere for Me: A Biography of Richard Rogers more books like this by Meryle Secrest This biography of Richard Rodgers chronicles the life of the composer by covering five decades of Americal musical history. It is a portrait of a complex man. The biography covers Rogers' 25 year collaboration with Lorenz Hart, producing such songs as "The Lady is a Tramp" and "Blue Moon". After Hart died, Rogers collaborated with Oscar ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions

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