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But He Doesn't Know the Territory
Meredith Willson
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Overview
Composer Meredith Willson once described The Music Man as “an Iowan's attempt to pay tribute to his home state.” Never once forgetting his roots, Willson reflects on the ups and downs, surprises and disappointments, and finally successes of the making of one of America's most popular musicals. His whimsical, personable writing style will bring readers back in time with him to the 1950s to experience firsthand the exciting trials and tribulations of creating a Broadway masterpiece. A newfound admiration for The Music Man—and the man behind the music—is sure to follow.
Details
- Publisher
- U of Minnesota Press
- Published
- 2009
- Pages
- 190
- Language
- EN
- Categories
- Music / Genres & Styles / Musicals, Biography & Autobiography / Composers & Musicians, History / United States / State & Local / Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI)
- ISBN-13
- 9780816667703
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