A discussion of the 100 most significant animated features produced in the U.S. and the U.K. Each entry includes a synopsis, production history, a summary... Læs mere
This book is a day-by-day chronicle of 1939 Hollywood’s greatest year. Each entry will focus on major news events—national and international—as well as minor curiosities or... Læs mere
This reference work consists of entries on every film, television, stage, and literary work by Woody Allen. The volume also includes entries on people (actors, producers,... Læs mere
From January 1 to December 31 of 1927, the entries in this book cover every major news event—national and international—of this pivotal year... Læs mere
100 Greatest American Plays is the 1st book on the 100 greatest American, non-musical plays. Arranged alphabetically, each entry covers each play extensively including the... Læs mere
In The Mikado to Matilda: British Musicals on the New York Stage, Thomas Hischak provides an overview of British musicals that made their way to Broadway, covering their entire history up to the present day.
Jerome Kern (1885-1945) is considered one of the most versatile and influential of all American theatre and film composers. The Jerome Kern Encyclopedia consists of entries on people, theatre and film musicals, songs, subjects, and themes related to the composer. Not only are ...
In this volume, Thomas Hischak looks at more than 375 Off-Broadway productions, from the early decades of the 20th century through 2010. These musicals are described, discussed, and analyzed with particular attention given to their books, scores, performers, and creators.
This encyclopedia exhaustively covers Thornton Wilder, one of America’s greatest writers. It features a biography of Wilder’s life and career, followed by entries that... Læs mere
An accessible introductory textbook that informs students about theatre by looking at the theoretical and practical aspects—from the nature of... Læs mere