FOLLOW the History of Broadway Musicals from 1927 onwards, told through authentic New York Daily News reports. Relive the debut of Annie in 1977, the Rocky Horror Show’s opening in 1975, Hamilton’s Broadway debut in 2015 and more. Choose a cover and personalise your book with a name and message to create a unique gift.
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ANNIE OFFICIALLY opens at the Alvin Theatre on April 21, 1977. The musical features iconic songs such as Tomorrow and It’s a Hard-Knock Life, with characters including Annie and Miss Hannigan. Following previews and rehearsals, the production received critical attention and multiple Tony Award nominations, establishing itself as a notable addition to the Broadway stage.
Step into the story of Broadway musicals with a book of authentic New York Daily News newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition charts the cultural journey of musical theatre — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Relive moments, including:
– The Broadway debut of Annie in 1977
– The Rocky Horror Show’s Broadway opening in 1975
– The Phantom of the Opera’s Broadway premiere in 1988
– Rent’s Broadway opening in 1996
– Hamilton’s Broadway debut in 2015
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong theatre lover or a Broadway enthusiast, you hold not just a gift, but a piece of musical theatre history ready to be treasured.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Origin: Printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)
Pages: 180
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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