Book: Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta von Trapp, The Story of the Trapp Family Singers. Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II. First performance: New York, Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 16 November 1959; ...
Considered the classic history of this important musical theater form. Traubner's book, first published in 1983, is still recognized as the key history of the people and productions that made operetta a worldwide phenomenon.
This source book presents an overview of the operetta genre in all its forms.
This illustrated history of operetta has become the standard work on a delightful form of musical theater. Beginning in nineteenth-century Europe, Richard Traubner's volume details the creation of the genre's...
The book perfectly captures the champagne-and-ballroom atmosphere of the greatest works in the genre. It will appeal to all fans of musical theatre history.
The theme of the play is the contrast between social classes.