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A Life on the Ocean Wave
The Story of Henry RussellFrom a Review of the First Edition"The story of [Russell's] life, his performances and his songs, his endless brushes with the press, with the publishers of his songs, with plagiarists and with imitators, with the musical snobs who sneered at him as 'popular' while he filled vast halls with paying customers … makes for highly entertaining reading. Impeccable in its facts, important in its subject matter, always interesting and enjoyable, A Life on the Ocean Wave … is the very model of an historical musical biography." — Operetta Research Center
€ 33,95 -
Queen of Burlesque
Lydia Thompson and Her British Blondes"Queen of Burlesque is just as captivating a read as all Kurt's previous books, and utterly fascinating. One of the reasons for this is his prose style which is very informal, informative, and relaxing to read, yet taking you effortlessly on and on, almost hypnotically, but with a style and wit that no other author that I know possesses. He has the ability to interest the reader in something which they had previously perhaps shown little or no interest, and then proceed to entertain, inform and educate! This is a true art. To complement the captivating text, the volume is copiously illustrated. The book is important in filling in gaps of our knowledge of Victorian theatre, both in the UK as well as the USA, and Gänzl's admiration of Lydia Thompson and her 'British Blondes' shines out of every page. His charming, cheeky, writing, as well as his enthusiasm for what he is writing about, is evident throughout. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the history of theatre and performance, as well as being a hugely enjoyable read." — John Groves, theatre critic From the Reviews of the First Edition "The strength of this book is its detailed performance history, a history that makes clear that Thompson was no minor actress either before she crossed the Atlantic or after her American success. Thompson’s story... might certainly compel the undergraduate student and theatre aficionado." — Elizabeth Reitz Mullenix, Theatre Journal "An atmosphere of empathy and admiration penetrates Gänzl's depiction of this actress's career, from her boomtown days in a touring burlesque company ("British Blondes") to her last performance." — American Theater "Gänzl, who writes in a charming and cheeky tone, rediscovers not only the tumultuous career and love life of this sex symbol of the Victorian age but also the lost world in which she operated–all the archaic theatrical conventions, rambunctious audiences, and behind-the-scenes chicanery.... The author's personable stylecoupled with a sincere enthusiasm for his subjectis infectious." — Theatermania
€ 140,95 -
A Life on the Ocean Wave
The Story of Henry RussellFrom a Review of the First Edition"The story of [Russell's] life, his performances and his songs, his endless brushes with the press, with the publishers of his songs, with plagiarists and with imitators, with the musical snobs who sneered at him as 'popular' while he filled vast halls with paying customers … makes for highly entertaining reading. Impeccable in its facts, important in its subject matter, always interesting and enjoyable, A Life on the Ocean Wave … is the very model of an historical musical biography." — Operetta Research Center
€ 140,95 -
British Musical Theatre
From the pre-Gilbert and Sullivan 1860s to the 1980s, this important new reference surveys more than a century of British light musical theater, providing a wealth of information on the writers, composers, performances, reviews, lyrics, and music of over 800 London musicals. Based on ten years of research, it is an essential resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike.
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Victorian Vocalists
Victorian Vocalists is a masterful and entertaining collection of 100 biographies of mid- to late-19th-century singers and stars. Not only an outstanding reference work for anyone interested in vocalists of the era, but also a compelling, meticulously researched picture of life in the vast shark tank that was Victorian mu
€ 67,95 -
Gilbert and Sullivan
The Players and the Plays"Gänzl's prose style makes an enjoyably readable narrative for anyone interested in musical theatrical history of the period." — CHOICE "This book should be of interest to anyone with a love of theatre history. Obviously Gilbert and Sullivan fans will want it in their collections, but the myriad of information about so many artists in the late nineteenth century, who show up in a large variety of theatre and who interweave with many others who we have heard of, is in itself illuminating. Those who love theatre history should buy this book." — Theatre Heritage Australia "Kurt Gänzl's knowledge of musical theatre is vast and authoritative … This is a book you can sit down and read from end to end if you feel like it. But, because it contains so many shortish biographical sketches, it is ideal for dipping into." — Sullivan Society Magazine "Not only important, but utterly fascinating, thoroughly researched, as you would expect from this source, erudite, and a real pleasure to read! In fact what helps make this book so worthwhile is Kurt Gänzl's prose style: informative, intimate, chatty but precise, almost as if he has written the book especially for you: indeed as if he is actually talking to you." — Operetta Research Center
€ 35,50 -
Rhapsodies 1831
The radical, French Romantic poet finds his ideal translators in Gallas and Ganzl, bringing this important poet to the attention of a modern audience.
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The Musical
A Concise HistoryKurt Gänzl , an award-winning authority on musical theater, is a former opera singer, theatrical agent, casting director, and theater and opera critic. He is the author of numerous books, including Gilbert and Sullivan: The Players and the Plays, also by SUNY Press; Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre; The British Musical Theatre; Victorian Vocalists; and Gänzl's Book of the Broadway Musical. Jamie Findlay teaches English and performing arts at various universities throughout Japan.
€ 37,95 -
Gilbert and Sullivan
The Players and the Plays"Gänzl's prose style makes an enjoyably readable narrative for anyone interested in musical theatrical history of the period." — CHOICE "This book should be of interest to anyone with a love of theatre history. Obviously Gilbert and Sullivan fans will want it in their collections, but the myriad of information about so many artists in the late nineteenth century, who show up in a large variety of theatre and who interweave with many others who we have heard of, is in itself illuminating. Those who love theatre history should buy this book." — Theatre Heritage Australia "Kurt Gänzl's knowledge of musical theatre is vast and authoritative … This is a book you can sit down and read from end to end if you feel like it. But, because it contains so many shortish biographical sketches, it is ideal for dipping into." — Sullivan Society Magazine "Not only important, but utterly fascinating, thoroughly researched, as you would expect from this source, erudite, and a real pleasure to read! In fact what helps make this book so worthwhile is Kurt Gänzl's prose style: informative, intimate, chatty but precise, almost as if he has written the book especially for you: indeed as if he is actually talking to you." — Operetta Research Center
€ 107,95 -
Victorian Vocalists
Victorian Vocalists is a masterful and entertaining collection of 100 biographies of mid- to late-19th-century singers and stars. Not only an outstanding reference work for anyone interested in vocalists of the era, but also a compelling, meticulously researched picture of life in the vast shark tank that was Victorian music.
€ 339,95 -
William B. Gill
From the Goldfields to BroadwayA colourful 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 theatre.
€ 214,95 -
William B. Gill
From the Goldfields to BroadwayA 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.
€ 73,50