This revised and expanded edition of Richard Kislan's acclaimed study of America's musical theater, “The Musical: A Look at the American Musical Theater,” includes a new section on "Recent Musical Theater: Issues and Problems." "The ancient union of drama and song, known as musical theater, comes in many forms - vaudeville, burlesque, comic opera, minstrels, etc. The author reviews these and other highlights of American musicals...with a fascinating background on the elements that contribute to the success of a Showboat." -King Features. Paperback.