Musicals

Dust down your dancing shoes because it’s time to face the music! This fun-filled, profile-packed visual guide to musicals is the ultimate all-singing, all-dancing showstopper. 



You’ve got the best seats in the house as the curtain rises on all kinds of memorable musicals past and present, from landmark classics like Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, and The Wizard of Oz to modern favorites, including Mary Poppins, The Lion King, and Mamma Mia!

Watch as the spotlight shines on the standout moments in musical history and sing along with the stars in truly unforgettable theatre scores. Tread the boards through time, starting with dance halls and vaudeville before the final curtain call at today’s record-breaking shows in the West End and on Broadway. Meet the most talented trailblazers of theatrical history, including Bob Fosse and Andrew Lloyd Webber, before popping backstage to hear all the behind-the-scenes gossip. Easily accessible infographics summarize the plots, characters, and songs, making this essential reference for musical fans everywhere.



With a suitably glamorous glittery cover and a foreword by leading lady Elaine Paige, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story is a celebratory tour of theatre land with plenty to make a song and dance about. 



Whether you’re a shrinking violet, budding starlet, or seasoned pro, this is the perfect gift to put the sparkle back in your life!