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Book SynopsisThe 1970s was an exciting decade for musical theatre. Besides shows from legends Stephen Sondheim (Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, and Sweeney Todd) and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita), old-fashioned musicals (Annie) and major revivals (No, No, Nanette) became hits. In addition to underappreciated shows like Over Here! and cult musicals such as The Grass Harp and Mack and Mabel, Broadway audiences were entertained by black musicals on the order of The Wiz and Raisin.In The Complete Book of 1970s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway during the 1970s. In addition to including every hit and flop that debuted during the decade, this book highlights revivals and personal-appearance revues with such performers as Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, Bette Midler, and Gilda Radner.Each entry includes the following information:Opening and closing datesPlot summariesCast membersNumber of performancesNames of all important pers
Trade ReviewAlthough not officially a series or a set, author Dietz continues his examination of Broadway musicals after publishing separate volumes covering the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. This 1970s installment examines 285 musicals that opened on Broadway during the decade. Included here are full-fledged musicals, personal appearances, reviews, and operas. Entries include the hosting theater, opening and closing dates, and Tony awards or nominations. Authors and composers, production personnel, cast, and number of acts are also detailed. A list of musical numbers with the principal performer follows. Some delightful commentary and unknown facts are also divulged, and Deitz provides a thorough synopsis of each show's plot as well as information about the production staff and performers. Critical reception and review references are also provided. Deitz manages to include information on cast recordings and movie or video/DVD releases, some rather rare and hard to come by, as well as information on published scripts and librettos. Numerous appendixes finish out the volume, along with a detailed index and bibliography. This volume is a robust addition to the collection of works covering Broadway musicals decade by decade. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Alphabetical List of Shows BROADWAY MUSICALS OF THE 1970s 1970 Season 1970-1971 Season 1971-1972 Season 1972-1973 Season 1973-1974 Season 1974-1975 Season 1975-1976 Season 1976-1977 Season 1977-1978 Season 1978-1979 Season 1979 Season APPENDIXES A Black-Themed Revues and Musicals B Chronology by Season C Chronology by Classification D Discography E Filmography F Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas G Jewish-Themed Revues and Musicals H Other Productions I Published Scripts J Radio City Music Hall Productions K Theatres Bibliography Index About the Author
