Musicals

Step behind the scenes and take a look into the spectacular and sometimes scandalous world of musicals. Experience the world's most popular musical productions in this beautifully illustrated book! This impressive reference work offers a chronological structure that serves as a history of musicals, a 20-page reference section with important details on over 100 additional musicals, and clear timelines summarizing the plots, characters, and songs of 20 top musicals.

From The Wizard of Oz and The Night of the Musicals to Mamma Mia and Les Misérables – fall in love again with the songs, stories, characters, creators, and legendary stars from every era of musical theater. Embark on a journey through the years and immerse yourself in the world behind the scenes of musicals! From dance halls and variety shows to the silver screen and sensational Broadway productions – this essential musical guide offers all the glitz and glamour of the West End.

Dive into the profiles of successful creators like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Packed with portraits of musical icons and entertaining infographics that summarize the plots, characters, and songs, Musicals: The Definitive Visual Guide is the perfect way to embrace your inner theater nerd. With a foreword by Elaine Paige, this updated edition provides more comprehensive coverage of the mega-hit Hamilton and mentions new and popular stage and film musicals. It’s a must-have or the ultimate gift for musical theater fans.

If you enjoyed this illustrated celebration of musicals, look out for more titles in this DK series. Discover the most fascinating moments in ballet history in Ballet: The Definitive Illustrated Story.