Chronicles the creation of Meredith Willson's The Music Man--reprinted now as the Broadway Edition

Composer Meredith Willson described The Music Man as "an Iowan's attempt to pay tribute to his home state." Now featuring a new foreword by noted singer and educator Michael Feinstein, this book presents Willson's reflections on the ups and downs, surprises and disappointments, and finally successes of making one of America's most popular musicals. Willson's whimsical, personable writing style brings readers back in time with him to the 1950s to experience firsthand the exciting trials and tribulations of creating a Broadway masterpiece. Fresh admiration of the musical--and the man behind the music--is sure to result.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Published: 09/22/2020
ISBN: 9781517910471
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.70d