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1362) Showtime at the Apollo
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Writer Ted Fox and artist James Otis Smith bring to life Harlem's legendary theater in this graphic novel adaptation of Fox's definitive, critically acclaimed history of the Apollo.
Since its inception as an African-American theater in 1934, the Apollo, and the thousands of entertainers who performed there, have led the way in the presentation of swing, bebop, rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, soul, funk and hip-hop-along with the latest in dance...
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"This book explores the creative, social, and communal roles of thousands of "opera houses" that appeared in towns in the late 1800s and flourished with an astounding array of cultural performances and public activities until the advent of movies. Now, these entertainment halls are now coming back to life as theaters and art centers, as people become increasingly aware of their potential for historic preservation and cultural activities"--
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A tribute to John Kander and Fred Ebb, the legendary Oscar, Emmy, Tony and Grammy-award winning songwriting team whose Broadway shows include Cabaret, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Act, Curtains and The Scottsboro Boys and timeless songs including 'New York, New York,' 'All That Jazz,' 'Money Makes the World Go Around' and 'Maybe This Time.'
1371) Broadway melody of 1936
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"Lovely, gifted Irene Foster comes to the Great White Way hoping that childhood-sweetheart-turned-Broadway-producer Robert Gordon will recognize her and her talent. He's too busy sparring with a dirt-dishing gossip columnist to notice, but his wisecracking, heart-of-gold secretary certainly does. She and Irene must use their wits, and all of Irene's abilities, to show Robert what he's missing"--Container.
1378) Cradle will rock
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A kaleidoscopic look at the extraordinary events of 1930s America, from high society to life on the streets in Depression-era New York City. Based on the events surrounding Marc Blitzstein's controversial musical about a steel strike, to be produced by the Federal Theater Program.
1379) In Caliente
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A pal takes his critic friend away from a suspected golddigger and ends up at the nightclub Agua Caliente where the star performer is out for revenge over an unfair critical slam.
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