Overview

A lively and informative look at the careers, works, and characteristics of the major librettists of the American theatre. Included are dozens of men and women who wrote the books for Broadway musicals over the past one hundred years, from George M. Cohan to the present day. Boy Loses Girl presents a whole new perspective for looking at the American musical theater. For film students, scholars and enthusiasts of the American musical theatre.

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A fascinating and knowledgeable account of the way American musicals were and are developed collaboratively to be sure, but seen from the viewpoint of librettists.--Neil Novelli Syracuse Post-Standard/Stars

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Thomas S. Hischak is Professor of Theatre, State University of New York. In 1996 he received the Stanley Drama Award (playwriting) for his screenplay Cold War Comedy. He has published numerous plays and books including The Tin Pan Alley Song Encyclopedia (2002, Greenwood Press).

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