William B. Gill
William B. Gill

Author: Kurt Ganzl

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-03-18

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 1135358249

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A colorful, historically accurate biography of William B. Gill, a famous musical-comedy playwright and comedy performer of the late-19th-century who is now mostly forgotten, but who changed the course of American musical theater. Gill began his career as a comedic actor in the coalfields of Australia, then performed in India and England, before finally coming to the U.S. Achieving fame as one of the most popular playwrights of his days, Gill's works appeared for years on Broadway and in the repertories of touring troupes. For years, theater historians have wondered about the facts behind his life; now master theater maven Kurt Gänzl has uncovered a wealth of new information about this influential and colorful character. A must-read for all fans of the musical theater.

Madeleine Dring
Madeleine Dring

Author: Wanda Brister

Publisher: Liverpool University Press

Published: 2020-09-12

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1949979326

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This book is the first detailed study of the life and music of British composer Madeleine Dring (1923–1977). From her life in London through her numerous accomplishments as performer and musician, her achievements are highlighted through her remarkable story and diverse musical works.

History of English Drama 1660-1900
History of English Drama 1660-1900

Author: Nicoll

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-08-16

Total Pages: 586

ISBN-13: 9780521109338

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Nicoll's History, which tells the story of English drama from the reopening of the theatres at the time of the Restoration right through to the end of the Victorian period, was viewed by Notes and Queries (1952) as 'a great work of exploration, a detailed guide to the untrodden acres of our dramatic history, hitherto largely ignored as barren and devoid of interest'.