musicals

Chronicles American musicals, show by show by show and season by season, offers a running commentary and assessment, and provides the basic facts about each production.

When eleven-year-old detective Dinah Galloway gets a part in the musical adaptation of Wilkie Collins' The Moonstone, she stumbles onto a plot to steal a priceless ring.

Follows aspiring actor Brian Stark as he survives the daily dramas of his posh high school in Malibu and all the events leading up to the lavish spring musical.

Maggie is hoping to secure the lead in her school's production of "Romeo and Juliet" along with the heart of her prospective co-star Derek, but when she learns the play is going to be a musical, she decides to take a few voice lessons from drama club member Nico Vasquez who has definite leading man possibilities himself.

The seniors of East High, including Troy and Gabriella, face the reality of being separated from one another when they go to college, and they stage a spring musical to reflect their hopes and fears about the future.

Kelsi signs her friends at East High up for the spring musical, and they complain that they are too busy with prom, finals, and graduation to participate.

Troy, Gabriella, and their classmates from East High get ready for the performance of their lives when they learn that a big-time talent scout will be attending the school musical.

Examines the careers of thirty-six significant Broadway composers, divided in three generational groups, including the early years, the 1940s and 1950s, and the 1960s and beyond; looks at notable shows by other composers; and includes a chronological listing of productions, as well as song, show, and people indexes.