Music-Genres & Styles-Musicals

The King and I opened on Broadway on March 29, 1951. The musical is based on a 1944 novel by Margaret Landon, Anna and the King of Siam, which in turn was adapted from the real-life reminiscences of Anna Leonowens, as recounted in her...

In this textbook for performers, the position of a Swing-an Understudy for the Ensemble-on Broadway is examined from every angle, showing just how vital Swings are to the success of any musical theatre production.Authors J. Austin Eyer and Lyndy Franklin Smith draw on their...

A group of resourceful kids start solution-seekers.com, a website where cybervisitors can get answers to questions that trouble them. But when one questioner asks the true meaning of Christmas, the kids seek to unravel the mystery by journeying back through the prophecies of the...

This updated, newly-engraved songbook was produced in direct consultation with Stephen Schwartz to coincide with the smash 2013 Broadway revival of Pippin. The song On the Right Track" is now included, and the composer provided a number of lyric and arrangement updates. Titles: Magic...

While the 1960s may have been a decade of significant upheaval in America, it was also one of the richest periods in musical theatre history. Shows produced on Broadway during this time include such classics as Bye, Bye Birdie; Cabaret; Camelot; Hello Dolly!; Fiddler...

(Vocal Selections). Ten songs from the hilarious Broadway musical that won the most 2006 Tonys, plus the New York Critics' Circle and Drama Desk awards for Best Musical. Includes: Accident Waiting to Happen * Bride's Lament * Cold Feets * I Am Aldolpho *...

On the night of Sunday, April 23, 1961 Judy Garland made history. That's no hyperbole. Surrounded by a throng of ecstatic fans (3,165 to be exact), the legendary performer delivered a concert in Carnegie Hall the live recording of which became, upon release, an...

(Piano Play-Along). Your favorite sheet music will come to life with the innovative Piano Play-Along series With these book/audio collections, piano and keyboard players will be able to practice and perform with professional-sounding accompaniments. Containing cream-of-the-crop songs, the books feature new engravings, with a...

10 for 10 Sheet Music: Pop Chart-Toppers contains 10 of your favorite pop hits, all arranged at the easy piano level for just $10.00. Titles: Attention (Charlie Puth) * Believer (Imagine Dragons) * Closer (The Chainsmokers) * Heathens (Twenty One Pilots) * New Rules...

Complete libretto to the 1921 ground breaking musical. One of the most significant musicals of the 20th Century, "Shuffle Along" was a rarity, written, produced, and acted wholly by African Americans. For the first time racially diverse audiences celebrated the uniqueness of this musical...

"Beautiful...a last transmission from a dying star." - Time Out One of the last works completed by beloved pop icon David Bowie before his death in early 2016, the otherworldy musical Lazarus is a poignant homage to his legacy. Inspired by the 1963 novel...

(Vocal Selections). 16 songs from the Tony Award-nominated Broadway production adapted from the hit Disney animated movie, Frozen . Songs are in standard piano/vocal format with the melody in the piano part. Includes: Colder by the Minute * Do You Want to Build a...

(P/V/G Composer Collection). Andrew Lloyd Webber turned 70 in 2018, and this incredible compilation was also released this year in commemoration of his remarkable 50-year career of composing classic Broadway musicals and contemporary works. Our deluxe folio features 71 tracks from the 4-disc collection:...

(Vocal Collection). This series features 50 songs from dozens of shows, some that have never before appeared in any vocal collections. This third edition includes songs from A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder; Hairspray; Hamilton; Kinky Boots; Moana; Natasha, Pierre & The Great...

(Vocal Selections). On December 4, 1963 four young musicians by the names of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins recorded together at Sun Records in Memphis, creating one of the most amazing all-star jams in music history. Our matching songbook...

This invaluable inside account, written by a writer and director of many successful musicals, is jam-packed with great advice, information, and exercises designed to help new musicals reach their full potential. It's the ultimate guide to what to do and not do when you're...

(Vocal Selections). This folio features 16 vocal selections from the uproariously entertaining TONY Award-winning Broadway musical that features music and lyrics by David Yazbek. Songs include: I Won't Let You Down * The Most Important Night of My Life * Talk to Me Dorothy...

(Vocal Selections). This West End production is a rock musical centering around the music of Queen, with a book by Ben Elton. It has served as an audience favorite, becoming the longest-running musical of all-time at London's Dominion Theatre in 2012. This vocal selections...

Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, and . . . Dorothy Fields. These are the giants of the golden age of musical theater. Although she may not be as well known as her male counterparts, Dorothy Fields was America's most brilliant and...

Rida Johnson Young (ca. 1869-1926) was one of the most prolific female playwrights of her time, as well as a lyricist and librettist in the musical theater. She wrote more than thirty full-length plays, operettas, and musical comedies, 500 songs, and four novels, including...

(Easy Piano Vocal Selections). This hit musical, inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture, came to Broadway in April 2017. This collections features easy piano arrangements with lyrics of 14 songs by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, including: Close the Door * Everything...

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of...

From the diverse proto-theatres of the mid-1800s, though the revues of the '20s, the 'true musicals' of the '40s, the politicisation of the '60s and the 'mega-musicals' of the '80s, every era in American musical theatre reflected a unique set of socio-cultural factors.　 Nathan...

It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to...

The official behind-the-scenes companion to the stage musical adaptation of Back to the Future; includes the complete lyrics to all original songs! Foreword by Bob Gale, writer of the Back to the Future trilogy Introduction by Roger Bart, Doc Brown of Back to the...

The first comprehensive collection of the letters of one of the most successful American songwriters of the twentieth century From Anything Goes to Kiss Me, Kate, Cole Porter left a lasting legacy of iconic songs including "You're the Top," "Love For Sale," and "Night...

The music of Broadway is one of America's most unique and popular calling cards. In Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America, author Laurence Maslon tells the story of how the most beloved songs of the American Musical Theater made their way...

Few musicals have had the impact of Lerner and Loewe's timeless classic My Fair Lady. Sitting in the middle of an era dominated by such seminal figures as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Frank Loesser, and Leonard Bernstein, My Fair Lady not only enjoyed critical success...

Betty Comden and Adolph Green were the writers behind such classic stage musicals as On the Town, Wonderful Town, and Bells Are Ringing, and they provided lyrics for such standards as "New York, New York," "Just in Time," "The Party's Over," and "Make Someone...

Alfred is pleased to release Singin' in the Rain: Deluxe 50th Anniversary Edition. Singin' in the Rain, starring classic film stars Gene Kelly, Donald O'Conner, and Debbie Reynolds, is considered one of the best musicals ever made. This book features music from the movie,...

Musical Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson. Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall. Characters: 13 male, 14 female, extras. Unit set This happy go lucky view of small town vice and statewide political side stepping recounts the good times and the demise...

(P/V/G Composer Collection). A massive collection of 73 songs, including a foreword by Dorothy Rodgers and indexes by show title and song title. Songs include: Bewitched * Blue Moon * Ev'rybody Loves You * Falling in Love With Love * Have You Met Miss...

The lyricist/librettist of The Fantasticks, the longest-running show in the history of the American theater, takes on a new role as your guide through the magical world of the stage musical.Author: Tom JonesISBN-10: 0879100958ISBN-13: 9780879100957Publisher: LimelightLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2004Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 8.46h x 5.55w...

In West Side Story: Cultural Perspectives on an American Musical, Wells presents a major scholarly study of the famous American musical West Side Story, viewing the work from cultural, historical, and musical perspectives. From the "mambo craze" of the 1950s to the work's ongoing...

(Music Minus One). 10 selections from the Tony Award-winning musical are presented in this book which includes the lyrics, vocal line and chord labels for each song, plus online audio tracks featuring authentic-sounding re-creations of the original Broadway orchestrations. Songs include: Alexander Hamilton *...

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors Each song is in its original key and has been chosen particular for each voice type. The selection of songs comes from classic through contemporary shows and the book includes...

(Vocal Collection). Contents: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Home * THE BOY FRIEND: I Could Be Happy with You, It's Nicer in Nice * BYE BYE BIRDIE: How Lovely to Be a Woman, One Boy * CINDERELLA: A Lovely Night * A DATE WITH JUDY...

"Addison Mizner and Wilson Mizner were brothers who, although they played only a minor role in the cultural history of this country, might well be seen to represent two divergent aspects of American energy: the builder and the squanderer."--Stephen Sondheim"The score is full of...

"Getting Away with Murder is more fun than a roomful of Agatha Christies." --Daily News Longtime musical theatre collaborators Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, who together created the landmark musical Company, have joined forces again to create a compellingly original thriller--Mr. Sondheim's first nonmusical...

"Gutsy, gritty and often very funny...irresistable theatricality."--Michael Kuchwara, Associated PressAuthor: Zora Neale HurstonISBN-10: 1559360240ISBN-13: 9781559360241Publisher: Theatre Communications GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1993Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.39lbsSize: 8.43h x 5.37w x 0.34d

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. -,...

A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUMAuthor: Stephen SondheimISBN-10: 1557830649ISBN-13: 9781557830647Publisher: Applause BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2000Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.61lbsSize: 8.38h x 5.52w x 0.49d

Thirty-five memorable hits including: A Fool in Love (from Meet the Parents) * He Gives Us All His Love (from Cold Turkey) * Heaven Is My Home (from Michael) * I Will Go Sailing No More (from Toy Story) * If I Didn't Have...

Putting Asian and European musicals into conversation with Hollywood classics like Singin' in the Rain and La La Land, this study demonstrates the flexibility and durability of the genre. It explores how the movie musical mediates between nostalgia and technical innovation, while foregrounding the...

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. The book features authentic editions of each song in the original keys. The songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type and are culled from a wide selection of...

(Vocal Selections). 12 songs from the classic musical recently revived on Broadway: Anatevka * Do You Love Me? * Far from the Home I Love * Fiddler on the Roof * If I Were a Rich Man * Matchmaker * Miracle of Miracles *...

(Vocal Selections). One of the longest running shows on Broadway, A Chorus Line won nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Our updated songbook features vocal lines with piano accompaniment for ten songs: At the Ballet * Dance: Ten; Looks: Three *...

BUBBLING BROWN SUGAR tells the story of Harlem in its Golden Years. Taking many of the great songs from the era, Loften Mitchell weaves an ebullient tale of a time gone by. This musical, which started a whole wave of Broadway shows by and...

His best-known song is "Mack the Knife " with words by Bertolt Brecht, from The Threepenny Opera, first performed in Weimar Berlin in 1928. Five years later, Kurt Weill fled the Nazis to come to America, where he soon emerged as one of the...

Long-time theatre writer and Los Angeles Times correspondent Barbara Isenberg received rare access to every aspect of the creative process and the financial planning that went into Big...The Musical. "Marvelous. Barbara Isenberg's precise and perceptive account of Big from its birth pangs to its...