SHOW MUSIC ON RECORD

Completely revised and updated, this essential reference for devotees of the American musical presents a comprehensive listing of original cast, studio cast, and composer performances as well as other selected collateral recordings. Spanning the entire history of recorded music - from cylinders to 78s, LPs to CDs - it covers music of the American stage, screen, and television. Shows originating in England and other nations are included if they had American productions.
With original cast recordings that range from the 1890 show Castles in the Air to the 1990 show Assassins, the book includes more than 10,000 listings from 2,400 individual shows and films. It notes the original issue of each recording as well as details of composer, lyricist, orchestrator, conductor, and singers. Arranged chronologically, the list of recordings is supplemented by a complete index.