Broadway

Ever wondered how Broadway became the pinnacle of American theater? Get ready to pull back the curtain on the scandals, triumphs, and revolutionary moments that defined an art form. This is your all-access pass to the history of the Great White Way, from its Vaudeville roots to global domination. You'll discover the secret ingredients that made shows like Oklahoma! and West Side Story legendary, and learn how visionary creators fought to bring their groundbreaking ideas to the stage. Uncover the evolution of the musical and understand the cultural forces that shaped Broadway into the icon it is today.

Laurence Maslon is an Arts Professor at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and the author of the companion book to the Emmy-winning PBS series, Broadway: The American Musical. His extensive work as a historian, writer, and documentarian of the stage provides him with unparalleled access and a unique perspective on the art form. This deep, lifelong immersion in the world of theater allows him to chronicle its evolution with both scholarly authority and an insider's passion, bringing the magic of Broadway to life for every reader.