Prima Donnas and Soubrettes of Light Opera and Musical Comedy in America

Prima Donnas and Soubrettes of Light Opera and Musical Comedy in America

Author: Lewis Clinton Strang

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781020273360

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This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of light opera and musical comedy in turn-of-the-century America. Strang offers detailed biographies of some of the era's most famous performers, including Lillian Russell, Anna Held, and Fay Templeton. He also discusses the cultural context of this popular entertainment form, examining topics such as the rise of urbanization and the emergence of the middle class. This book will appeal to theater enthusiasts and social historians alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Operetta

Operetta

Author: Richard Traubner

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2004-06-01

Total Pages: 905

ISBN-13: 1135887829

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"Operetta: A Theatrical History" is considered the classic history of this important musical theater form. Traubner's book, first published in 1983, is still recognized as the key history of the people and productions that made operetta a worldwide phenomenon. Beginning in mid-19th century Europe, the book covers all of the key developments in the form, including the landmark works by Strauss and his followers, Gilbert & Sullivan, Franz Lehar, Rudolf Friml, Victor Herbert, and many more. The book perfectly captures the champagne-and-ballroom atmosphere of the greatest works in the genre. It will appeal to all fans of musical theatre history.


Extravaganza King

Extravaganza King

Author: Anne Alison Barnet

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781555536114

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The entertaining tale of Robert Barnet (1853-1933) and the enormously popular musicals he produced as fundraisers for a volunteer militia group in Boston.