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Book SynopsisAlthough Noël Coward's work as playwright, songwriter and actor has long been celebrated, his contributions to the British musical have largely been forgotten.
Selected Musical Plays by Noël Coward: A Critical Anthology rectifies this omission from the musical theatre landscape, demonstrating how Coward's adaptability, creativity, and myriad of styles is imitated in the incredible musicals he authored. From flop shows at Drury Lane with Mary Martin through to his Broadway hits with Elaine Stritch, this anthology chronicles the variety of styles written by Coward, from revue to musical comedy to operetta. The works in this volume provide a contemporary critical introduction that illustrates the breadth and depth of his work, and highlighting the diverse identities of the collaborators and performers with whom he worked. Though the style of these works varies, they are linked together by his creative thread, and his ability to craft barbed and witty observations of his social wor
Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. This Year of Grace (1928), also known as Cochran’s 1928 Revue 3. Bitter Sweet (1929) 4. Words and Music (1932) 5. Pacific 1860 (1946) 6. Ace of Clubs (1949) 7. Sail Away (1961) 8. The Girl Who Came to Supper (1963)
