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by Kristin Stultz Pressley (Author), Kristin Stultz Pressley (Editor)
What is the tie that binds a show like the Gershwin Brothers' Of Thee I Sing to Michael R. Jackson's A
Strange Loop?
and reception of each musical. Each chapter traces a different Prize-winning show from its inception to its opening night. It introduces the reader to each musical's key creators and company members and places them in the larger context of Broadway history. Published in Methuen Drama's Essential Musicals series, this book is perfect for students of Musical Theatre, drawing together different resources to dig into the backstories of Broadway's biggest hits and mining the historical record for nuggets of information that illuminate our understanding and enhance our enjoyment of musical theatre's unique brand of magic.
Author Biography
Kristin Stultz Pressley, PHD, is a musical theatre historian and nationally-recognized lecturer at theatres and universities. Known for a presentation style that is equal parts engaging and informative, Stultz Pressley is also an author. Her first book, I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby: Dorothy Fields and Her Life in the American Musical Theater, was published by Applause Books in January of 2021. Connect with Kristin online at http: //www.DrBroadway.com or via Instagram: @DrBway.
Number of Pages: 248
Dimensions: 0.63 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: September 18, 2025
