Reference material/bibliography

Barthes, R(82) Selected Writings; introduced by Susan Sontag: J. Cape Ltd

See pages 251-295  Introduction to the Structural Analysis of Narratives. This is a must for students with an interest in a semiotic approach. Dip in and out of this book and test its authors theories for yourself.

Berkowitz,G M (1997 revised ed.) New Broadways, Theatre Across America: Approaching A New Millennium. Applause

Campbell, J(1995)Blues and Jazz London: Picador

Various essays strait from the horses mouth.

Carlson M.(96) Performance: a critical introduction: Routledge

Coben/Leopold/Link. Editors(4th edition, 1972) Problems in American History, Volume 2, since Reconstruction. New Jersey: Prentice-Hall inc.

See chapters on Prohibition and Prosperity. Historical background.  

Emery, L.F (1972) Black Dance from 1619 to Today  New Jersey: Princeton Book Company.

Much used historical dance reference.  

Frank, R.E (1990) TAP 1900-1955 New York: Da Capo Press,inc.

History of tap dance in the theatre. a nice easy read and full of interesting details

Keller, B.(1987) The Harlem Renaissance, A Historical Dictionary for the Era. New York: Methuen.

A sort of who's who of the period good for the specialist interest.

Kreuger, M. (1977) Show Boat. The Story of a Classic American Musical. New York: Oxford University Press.

Detailed research. some great pictures of the original set designs and production in performance.

  Hughes, R. Shock of the New 

Well regarded look at Modernity in art and architecture, very informative and a good read, with many great pictures of some of the most influential works of the 20th century

 Kershaw B.(92) The Politics of Performance: Routledge

I would say this is a must.

 

Lerner, A. J.(86) The Musical Theatre, A Celebration  Collins

A book from one of the leading lyric writers of his day. Very good on the early development. A good reference/starting point for those interested in the early years in particular chapters 1-4 are a must.

Mates, J(1985)America’s Musical Stage New York: Praeger

General history including black musicals and Minstrelsy. a good read and rather good on analysis, but I have to say some of what he suggests is very debatable!  However this book is also a must. 

Stearns, J and M.(1968) Jazz Dance NewYork: Macmillan

Well regarded historical reference work.  

Woll, A(1989) Black Musical Theatre Baton Rouge:Louisiana State University Press.

History of the black musical. Rather specialist

Rose, P (1989) Jazz Cleopatra. New York: Vintage Books

Josephine Baker and her times.

Storey, J(1993)An Introductory Guide to Cultural Theory and Popular Culture. Harvester Wheatsheaf

Taubman,H(67) The Making Of The American Theatre: Longmans

A good general historical perspective with lots of interesting 'tit bits'.

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