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Music Theatre/Film Music
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Books about Music Theatre and Film Music
Music Theatre: general and history, ML 1711; production, MT 955; plots, MT 95; scripts, ML 48-50; singing and voice culture, MT 820-
Film Music: general and history, ML 2075; scoring, MT 737-
The Musical: a Research and Information Guide
Bibliography mostly of books and articles about musical theatre and film musicals, shows and their creators, performers, etc.
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Back Stage: The Performing Arts Weekly
Also at http://www.backstage.com
Covers New York and the national show scene, with news, jobs, services, etc. Some parts of the site are available only to members. More info
Broadway Musicals, 1943-2004
Information on 772 musicals, including casts and credits of pre-Broadway, Broadway, and post-Broadway productions. Appendix lists over 2000 additional shows that did not run on Broadway (or otherwise did not meet the editor's criteria for Broadway musicals). Personnel and song indexes.
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Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre
People and shows, with worklists for authors and composers. More info
Ganzl's Book of the Musical Theatre
Includes American and European productions. Gives background material, casts, and plots. More info
IBDB: Internet Broadway DatabaseProvides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Details include facts about pertinent people (producers, directors, actors, etc.) and interesting production statistics. Also includes lists of songs featured in shows. More info
Music Theatre International (MTI)Licensing agency for performance rights and rentals. Provides production information to aid producers and directors in selecting shows.
Musical Notes: A Practical Guide to Staffing and Staging Standards of the American Musical Theatre
Ref MT 955 .L8 1986
Info on original productions: plot, songs, instrumentation, and casting requirements. More info
Musicals101.comA comprehensive musical theatre site with history, information on shows and people, reviews, essays, and special features. How to do a show, secure performance rights, etc. Lots of links and other useful information.
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Sondheim ReviewDedicated to work of Sondheim; related links.
Film Composers in America
Ref ML 128 .M7 M3 2000
Lists composers and films, 1911-1970. More info
Hollywood Song: the Complete Film & Musical Companion
Ref ML 128 .M7 B6 1995
Basic data on more than 7,000 American and foreign films: songs, composers and lyricists, choreographers, casts. More info
Keeping Score: Film and Television Music
Lists films, composers, and soundtrack recordings from 1972-1997. More info
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