MUSICALS: THE DEFINITIVE ILLUSTRATED STORY

Foreword by Elaine Paige (DK)

WITH their catchy tunes infused with drama and their sparkling dance routines, musicals have had audiences tapping their toes and singing along since around 5BC. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century that they began to flourish into the performances we see today. This lively history celebrates more than 200 shows, from golden-age classics such as Singin’ In The Rain (above) to more recent big-budget film adaptations like Les Miserables.

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