Broadway & Musicals Books


The Musical as DramaThe Musical as Drama
Best Price: $15.92
McMillin may have been a fine English professor, but that doesn't mean he's adequately equipped...
The Season: A Candid Look at BroadwayThe Season: A Candid Look at Broadway
Best Price: $11.93
I read this book first in the 1980s, while I was actually working in the theater (and I had met...
The New Music Theater: Seeing the Voice, Hearing the BodyThe New Music Theater: Seeing the Voice, Hearing the Body
Best Price: $27.45
Alternatives to grand opera and the popular musical can be traced at least as far back as the...
A Chorus Line: The Complete Book of the MusicalA Chorus Line: The Complete Book of the Musical
Best Price: $8.85
I attended the Broadway run of "A Chorus Line" in 1975 as well as it's revival in Los...
The Musical Theatre Writer's Survival GuideThe Musical Theatre Writer's Survival Guide
Best Price: $17.95
Rare it is to find a guide so well crafted by a writer successful in his own right. I found...


Broadway BabylonBroadway Babylon
Best Price: $12.47
Lots of Broadway dish and fun. I couldn't put it down. And I will re-read it many times. ...
The Gibson 175: Its History and Its PlayersThe Gibson 175: Its History and Its Players
Best Price: $14.88
This is a good book for one of the most classic jazz guitar of all time. Photos in black/white...
The Fantasticks: The Complete Illustrated Text Plus the Official Fantasticks Scrapbook and History of the MusicalThe Fantasticks: The Complete Illustrated Text Plus the Official Fantasticks Scrapbook and History of the Musical
Best Price: $8.92
Who would have guessed that such a simple, straightfoward musical would be the longest running...
Cats: The Book of the MusicalCats: The Book of the Musical
Best Price: $29.99
Memories...CATs is one of the longest running plays of all times. A must see if you ever get...
A Little Night Music (Libretto)A Little Night Music (Libretto)
Best Price: $8.86
A Little Night Music is Sondheim's most beautiful show. it also has probably the most brilliant...


Cabaret: The Illustrated Book and LyricsCabaret: The Illustrated Book and Lyrics
Best Price: $5.99
I feel that the book is an excellent manual documenting the brilliant production of CABARET by...
The Best Plays Theater Yearbook 2006-2007 (Best Plays)The Best Plays Theater Yearbook 2006-2007 (Best Plays)
Best Price: $24.97
Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1920, this beloved annual honors 10 new plays and...
Writing the Broadway MusicalWriting the Broadway Musical
Best Price: $11.11
Aaron Frankel, who has directed more than 100 plays, loves the stage, especially musicals. He...
The Definitive Broadway Collection (Definitive Collections)The Definitive Broadway Collection (Definitive Collections)
Best Price: $13.25
Terrific book of Broadway favorites. Bought it for my teenage daughter and she loved it!
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: P/V/G Vocal SelectionsI Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change: P/V/G Vocal Selections
Best Price: $8.85
Amazon provides a very good service. I got this product about one week after I sent my order....

The Harold Arlen SongbookThe Harold Arlen Songbook
Best Price: $12.76
Musical theater daughter in college has this songbook and really liked some of the songs--some...
Theatre World Volume 64, 2007-2008: The Most Complete Record of the American Theatre (Theatre World)Theatre World Volume 64, 2007-2008: The Most Complete Record of the American Theatre (Theatre World)
Best Price: $23.10
Celebrating its 64th year, Theatre World remains the definitive annual record of the American...
Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies (Applause Books)Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies (Applause Books)
Best Price: $10.72
This is your chance to be the fly on the wall in the making of a great Sondheim musical --...
Writing Musical TheaterWriting Musical Theater
Best Price: $19.99
If you are interested in writing musical theater, you must have this book. It is inspirational...
Parade: Piano/Vocal SelectionsParade: Piano/Vocal Selections
Best Price: $10.97
JRB is one of my heroes! He did an awesome job adapting the story of Leo Frank to music quite...

Theatre World: Volume 63 2006-2007 (Theatre World)Theatre World: Volume 63 2006-2007 (Theatre World)
Best Price: $23.10
Applause Theatre and Cinema Books is pleased to make this venerable continuing series complete...
Forever Mame: The Life of Rosalind Russell (Hollywood Legends Series)Forever Mame: The Life of Rosalind Russell (Hollywood Legends Series)
Best Price: $19.53
I did not think that it would be possible to write a boring biography on Roz, but this author...
The American Musical and the Formation of National IdentityThe American Musical and the Formation of National Identity
Best Price: $19.15
The American musical has achieved and maintained relevance to more people in America than any...
The Sound of Their Music: The Story of Rodgers and HammersteinThe Sound of Their Music: The Story of Rodgers and Hammerstein
Best Price: $4.61
Frederick Nolan tells the story of Rodgers and Hammerstein both as a team and as separate...
Producers, TheProducers, The
Best Price: $16.85
Besides the complete script and some wonderful production photos, what makes this edition so...

The Cambridge Companion to the Musical (Cambridge Companions to Music)The Cambridge Companion to the Musical (Cambridge Companions to Music)
Best Price: $15.93
Although my shelves are loaded with histories of the Broadway musical, there is always room for...
The Theater Will Rock: A History of the Rock Musical, from Hair to HedwigThe Theater Will Rock: A History of the Rock Musical, from Hair to Hedwig
Best Price: $18.99
I started this book on a Sunday afternoon and spent the entire day reading. This book is so well...
Aida: Vocal Selections (Pvg)Aida: Vocal Selections (Pvg)
Best Price: $11.91
This is one of the greatest musical books I have purchesed! The music is great and when you hear...
Making Musicals: An Informal Introduction to the World of Musical TheaterMaking Musicals: An Informal Introduction to the World of Musical Theater
Best Price: $10.13
Everything which is written in that book of Tom Jones is completely and utterly true. It is...
Sunday in the Park with George (Applause Musical Library)Sunday in the Park with George (Applause Musical Library)
Best Price: $8.00
Sondheim and Lapine wrote an excellent musical about the pointillist painter George Seurat. I...

The South Pacific CompanionThe South Pacific Companion
Best Price: $24.86
If, like me, you think "South Pacific" is the greatest musical of all time, or even if...
JudyJudy
Best Price: $16.95
This is an "early" review since I haven't finished this very long book yet, but I will...
Ultimate Broadway Platinum: 100 Favorite Show TunesUltimate Broadway Platinum: 100 Favorite Show Tunes
Best Price: $13.36
I adore Broadway, and have dozens of books filled with show tunes, but this is by far one of my...
Fefu and Her Friends (PAJ Books)Fefu and Her Friends (PAJ Books)
Best Price: $5.99
"Fefu and Her Friends," by Maria Irene Fornes, is a witty and disturbing contemporary...
The Big Book of Broadway, Third EditionThe Big Book of Broadway, Third Edition
Best Price: $11.50
Bought this along with the definitive Broadway for my teenage daughter. Thorough compilation...

Speak With Distinction: 75 Minute Audio Practice Cd And Booklet (Applause Acting Series)Speak With Distinction: 75 Minute Audio Practice Cd And Booklet (Applause Acting Series)
Best Price: $11.91
see title - not a comprehensive cd at all. you're better off with the book and just listening...
The Unreachable Star: My Unauthorized Travels with Patti LuPoneThe Unreachable Star: My Unauthorized Travels with Patti LuPone
Best Price: $16.99
Let's face it. We are all fans of someone famous, whether it be Madonna or Brad Pitt or even Joe...
All That Glittered: The Golden Age of Drama on Broadway, 1919-1959All That Glittered: The Golden Age of Drama on Broadway, 1919-1959
Best Price: $3.30
Ethan Mordden has written many books on the topic of Broadway, although generally they have been...
Encyclopedia Of The Musical Theatre (Da Capo Paperback)Encyclopedia Of The Musical Theatre (Da Capo Paperback)
Best Price: $16.00
This book is a must-have for people who work in, study, or love the musical theatre. When did a...
Howard Barker: Collected Plays, Vol. 3 (Power of the Dog, the Europeans, Women Beware Women, Minna, Judith, Ego in Arcadia)Howard Barker: Collected Plays, Vol. 3 (Power of the Dog, the Europeans, Women Beware Women, Minna, Judith, Ego in Arcadia)
Best Price: $17.16

Jesus Christ Superstar: A Rock OperaJesus Christ Superstar: A Rock Opera
Best Price: $7.47
I was disappointed in the fact that music to all the songs were not included in the book. The...
Stephen Sondheim: A lifeStephen Sondheim: A life
Best Price: $8.77
I bought this for my boyfriend, a huge Stephen Sondheim fan, who has already read planty about...
Musical Scene Study : The Musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein (Study Guide) (Study Guide)Musical Scene Study : The Musicals of Rodgers and Hammerstein (Study Guide) (Study Guide)
Best Price: $18.35
As my daughter is studying musical theater, this item will be just right. She has looked it over...
I'm the Greatest Star: Broadway's Top Musical Legends from 1900 to TodayI'm the Greatest Star: Broadway's Top Musical Legends from 1900 to Today
Best Price: $19.76
Here is the first major survey of Broadway musical theatre stars, telling the life stories of 40...
How Sondheim Found His SoundHow Sondheim Found His Sound
Best Price: $20.77
This book got off to a good start, analyzing Sondheim's favorite classical composers and how...

The Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg: The Creators of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and The Pirate QueenThe Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg: The Creators of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen
Best Price: $7.74
What an exceptional book this is! I haven't been able to put it down. Without a doubt it's the...
The First Book of Broadway Solos - Baritone/Bass (Book/CD): Baritone/BassThe First Book of Broadway Solos - Baritone/Bass (Book/CD): Baritone/Bass
Best Price: $15.47
The idea is so simple - music to a couple of dozen wonderful songs arranged for...
Victor Herbert: A Theatrical LifeVictor Herbert: A Theatrical Life
Best Price: $22.00
Written by Neil Gould, Artistic Director of the Victor Herbert Festival held annually at...
But Darling, I'm Your Auntie Mame!: The Amazing History of the World's Favorite Madcap AuntBut Darling, I'm Your Auntie Mame!: The Amazing History of the World's Favorite Madcap Aunt
Best Price: $5.44
This is a well written and interesting book that gives the reader an "insider's" view...
The Best Plays Theater Yearbook 2005-2006 (Best Plays)The Best Plays Theater Yearbook 2005-2006 (Best Plays)
Best Price: $30.23
This annual chronicle of United States theater continues its long tradition of preserving the...

Titanic: The Complete Book of the MusicalTitanic: The Complete Book of the Musical
Best Price: $21.98
An excellent piece of theatre history with loads of terrific photographs and information about...
The Story of Miss SaigonThe Story of Miss Saigon
Best Price: $14.44
Its leave up to the expectations. Great backstage book with all the inside story and history of...
Godspell:  Vocal SelectionsGodspell: Vocal Selections
Best Price: $5.99
A book from I learned to play all songs from Godspell, a play that I loved to see and I know all...
Producing Musicals: A Practical GuideProducing Musicals: A Practical Guide
Best Price: $22.04
The basic principles described in PRODUCING MUSICALS can be applied to all types of musical...
The Happiest Corpse I've Ever Seen: The Last Twenty-Five Years of the Broadway MusicalThe Happiest Corpse I've Ever Seen: The Last Twenty-Five Years of the Broadway Musical
Best Price: $2.08
I recommend this almost as highly as the others in this series. There's nobody better at giving...

Acting in Musical TheatreActing in Musical Theatre
Best Price: $24.76
I am a first-time actor, performing in a community theatre production of Annie Get Your Gun (as...
All Sondheim, Volume 4All Sondheim, Volume 4
Best Price: $19.99
This is a fine collection of the songs of Broadway's most celebrated composer-lyricist, Stephen...
The Making of Guys and Dolls (Great Broadway Musicals)The Making of Guys and Dolls (Great Broadway Musicals)
Best Price: $10.72
Each book in 'The Great Broadway Musicals Series' takes you behind the scenes of the original...
  
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