ISBN10: 0810849941, ISBN13: 9780810849945, [publisher: Scarecrow Press, Lanham, MD] Hardcover Hardcover. Although he wrote hundreds of songs and was a key figure in the birth of the American stage musical, P. G. Wodehouse's (1881-1975) long and influential career as a lyricist has been almost completely forgotten and unheralded-until now. This book sets the lyrics from his nearly forty theatrical productions within the context of each individual show, providing incisive and informative commentary for each. Lavishly illustrated with photos and memorabilia, Barry Day establishes why, throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Wodehouse was considered a top-tier theatrical figure on both sides of the Atlantic. P.G. Wodehouse wrote hundreds of songs and was a key figure in the birth of the American stage musical, but this aspect of his career has been largely forgotten, overshadowed by his literary achievement. This collection presents the lyrics from almost 40 productions, with commentary on each one. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
[Stevenage, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2004]
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