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Paul R. Laird

    The Year that Made the Musical
    West Side Story in Spain
    The Birth and Impact of Britpop
    • This Element compares the adaptations of the 1996 and 2018 versions of West Side Story in detail, illuminating issues encountered when translating a musical for another culture. This Element concludes with the Spanish reception of the 2021 film by Steven Spielberg.

      West Side Story in Spain
    • The musicals playing in 1924 were a stunning combination of the old and the new. William Everett reveals, in this compelling new book, a transnational network of stars, creators, producers and shows where established performers appeared alongside youthful talent that included George Gershwin, Gertrude Lawrence, and Fred and Adele Astaire.

      The Year that Made the Musical