The Great American Book Musical: A Manifesto, Monograph, and Manual

(Limelight). "I'm trying to leave a record of the technique, to create a blueprint for an ancient art." Denny Martin Flinn Devoted theatergoers fondly remember Broadway's Golden Age when musical theatre reached its apex and creativity was infused into every time signature, witty remark, and kick-ball-change. Denny Martin Flinn analyzes the classic musicals of that era, outlining the unique artistic and theatrical qualities that elevate these great American book musicals.