Broadway Musicals – A History in Posters

Tomart’s Broadway Musicals – A History in Posters is a pictorial flash back to musical advertising found in the Times Square area since the early 1940’s - the golden age of Broadway musicals. Over 200 posters, mainly featuring original cast billing, chronicle 60 years of Broadway musical history. Over 50 rare posters are shown, full page, in this colorful 8.5” X 11” volume. A running commentary pays tribute to prominent creative teams, stars, and the role of poster graphics over the years. Anecdotal information from the author’s experience is also provided. Publication comes in time for the 2004-2005 Broadway Season against a full slate of hit Broadway musicals such as Wicked, The Producers, Hairspray, Disney’s The Lion King, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Mama Mia and The Phantom of the Opera.