{"product_id":"9781350620650","title":"Annie Phenomenon Rags to Riches Making of a Broadway Classic","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnnie Phenomenon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRags to Riches Making of a Broadway Classic\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMark Cabaniss\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerforming Arts \/ Theater \/ Broadway \u0026amp; Musicals\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore the red curls, before the Tony Awards, and long before \"Tomorrow\" became a Broadway anthem, there was a dream, and a risky one at that. \u003ci\u003eThe Annie Phenomenon\u003c\/i\u003e is the compelling behind-the-scenes story of how a scrappy comic strip orphan made an unlikely leap from the Sunday funnies to the Great White Way, becoming a staple of theatre communities, high schools, a successful film and a global phenomenon in the process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChronicling the often-bumpy road from concept to curtain, this book details the creation of one of Broadway's most beloved musicals. From composer Charles Strouse, whose previous triumphs included \u003ci\u003eBye Bye Birdie \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eApplause\u003c\/i\u003e, to lyricist and visionary Martin Charnin, who saw a musical in Harold Gray's \u003ci\u003eLittle Orphan Annie\u003c\/i\u003e where no one else did, to book writer Thomas Meehan, a first-time librettist with a flair for humor and heart, this is the story of three men chasing a Broadway long shot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith tryouts that nearly derailed the show, producers who took a leap of faith, and a search for just the right little girl in red, \u003ci\u003eAnnie\u003c\/i\u003e's road to Broadway was anything but smooth. Yet against the odds, it became a theatrical phenomenon. Filled with insight, humor, and rarely and never-before-told anecdotes, this book is a love letter to the art of making musicals-and a tribute to the tenacity it takes to make a little girl's song about “Tomorrow” echo for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMark Cabaniss\u003c\/b\u003e is a music publisher, writer, producer, broadcaster, and speaker. He is President\/CEO of global music publisher Jubilate Music Group and the author of four books (three published by Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield), including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eMiracle of The Music Man.\u003c\/i\u003e An ASCAP composer, award-winning producer, and broadcaster, he has created works performed worldwide (including Carnegie Hall) and collaborates with leading artists.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e01 April 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethuen Drama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781350620650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51223600627852,"sku":"9781350620650","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781350620650","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}