Laurence Maslon es un distinguido profesor de arte y escritor cuyo trabajo profundiza en la historia y el arte del teatro musical estadounidense. Su escritura se caracteriza por una aguda visión de la evolución de la música escénica y su resonancia cultural. Maslon explora expertamente la intrincada relación entre la música popular y la interpretación dramática, revelando el rico tapiz de esta vibrante forma de arte. A través de sus narrativas cautivadoras y su extensa investigación, da vida a los momentos definitorios de la historia musical estadounidense para audiencias y lectores por igual.
I’ll Drink to That! expertly mixes clever cocktails that pay homage to unforgettable Broadway shows--such as the Rainbow High from Evita and the Sidecar Named Desire--with authentic recipes for drinks that played supporting roles in beloved shows--like the legendary Vodka Stinger from Company--and shakes it up with a history of the cocktail on Broadway, detailed by one of the leading musical theater historians, Laurence Maslon.
Selected as America's Funniest Movie by the American Film Institute, "Some Like it Hot" remains a timeless classic, capturing American culture's fascination with jazz, gangsters, and Marilyn Monroe. The "Official 50th Anniversary Companion" chronicles this iconic farce's journey from a little-known 1951 German film to its Hollywood transformation under the direction of Billy Wilder. Wilder, along with I.A.L. Diamond, adapted the story to the Roaring Twenties, casting the brilliant Marilyn Monroe alongside Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. This companion features previously unpublished images, posters, and documents from the MGM archives, along with selections from the screenplay, casting notes, and production anecdotes. It includes location shots from the historic Del Coronado in San Diego, which stood in for Florida. The book also explores the jazz music used in the film, background on Chicago during Prohibition, and the stories behind the Broadway and West End musical adaptations, including one starring Tony Curtis. Additionally, it reveals a previously undiscovered television pilot based on the film and discusses its enduring legacy as the most famous drag comedy in film history. With cameo appearances by notable figures like Arthur Miller and Tom Hanks, this companion tells the complete story of "Some Like it Hot" from start to finish.
2008 marks the 50th anniversary of the movie 'South Pacific'. To celebrate, this book covers the history of the original musical and film and their historical context. It includes over 150 images from the film and the stage show.
