{"product_id":"9780300100822-jerry-herman-poet-of-the-showtune","title":"Jerry Herman","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoet of the Showtune\u003cbr\u003eThis revealing and comprehensive book tells the full story of Jerry Herman's life and career, from his early work in cabaret to his recent compositions for stage, screen and television. The first in- depth biography of the celebrated composer\/lyricist who created Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first in-depth biography of the celebrated composer\/lyricist who created \u003ci\u003eHello, Dolly!, Mame,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLa Cage aux Folles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This revealing and comprehensive book tells the full story of Jerry Herman’s life and career, from his early work in cabaret to his recent compositions for stage, screen, and television.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stephen Citron draws on extensive open-ended interviews with Jerry Herman as well as with scores of his theatrical colleagues, collaborators, and close friends. The resulting book—which sheds new light on each of Herman’s musicals and their scores—abounds in fascinating anecdotes and behind-the-scenes details about the world of musical theater. Readers will find a sharply drawn portrait of Herman’s private life and his creative talents. Citron’s insights into Herman’s music and lyrics, including voluminous examples from each of his musicals, are as instructive as they are edifying and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41050768310369,"sku":"9780300100822","price":70.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_28547156.jpg?v=1738190444","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780300100822-jerry-herman-poet-of-the-showtune","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}