This updated edition of one of the bestselling and most comprehensive Broadway reference books first published in 1985 has been expanded to include many of the most important and memorable productions of American musical theater including revivals. Chronologically arranged beginning with ÊThe Black CrookÊ in 1866 the eighth edition adds new entries and photos on numerous musicals from recent years including ÊPriscilla Queen of the DesertÊ; ÊThe Book of MormonÊ; ÊSpider-Man: Turn Off the DarkÊ; ÊOnceÊ; ÊNewsies: The MusicalÊ; ÊAnnieÊ (revival); ÊRodgers & Hammerstein's CinderellaÊ; ÊKinky BootsÊ; ÊA Night with Janis JoplinÊ; and ÊA Gentleman's Guide to Love and MurderÊ.ÞÊBroadway Musicals Show-by-ShowÊ features a wealth of statistics and inside information plus critical reception cast lists pithy commentary about each show and numerous detailed indexes that no Broadway fan will want to be without.