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Styne, Jule. (1901–1994) [Merman, Ethel. (1908-1984)] [Taylor, Theodore]. "Styne: The story of composer Jule Styne," INSCRIBED to Ethel Merman. New York: Random House. 1979. First edition. 293 pp. Hardcover, lacking dj. Inscribed on the first free endpage: "March 25, 1979 / Dearest Ethel, It was all worth while since I got the privilege to write for you. Thank you for wanting me to write Gypsy. I cherish your friendship always. Love Jule Styne." A few light fox marks, slightly musty, overall fine.
A remarkable association copy, inscribed by the celebrated British-born American songwriter to the great American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."
Styne wrote the scores for many Broadway shows, most notably "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Peter Pan" (additional music), "Bells Are Ringing," "Gypsy," "Do Re Mi," "Funny Girl," "Sugar" (with a story based on the movie Some Like It Hot, but all new music), and the Tony-winning "Hallelujah, Baby!".
Styne's 1959 "Gypsy," with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, contains many songs that became popular standards, including "Small World," "Everything's Coming up Roses", "You'll Never Get Away from Me," and "Let Me Entertain You." It has been referred to as the greatest American musical by numerous critics and writers, including Frank Rich who called it the American musical theatre's answer to King Lear. Theater critic Clive Barnes wrote that "Gypsy is one of the best of musicals..." and described the character of Rose as "one of the few truly complex characters in the American musical...."
Gypsy afforded Ethel Merman her first full-length dramatic role in the theater and is considered by many to have been her greatest triumph as a stage performer.
A remarkable association copy, inscribed by the celebrated British-born American songwriter to the great American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."
Styne wrote the scores for many Broadway shows, most notably "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Peter Pan" (additional music), "Bells Are Ringing," "Gypsy," "Do Re Mi," "Funny Girl," "Sugar" (with a story based on the movie Some Like It Hot, but all new music), and the Tony-winning "Hallelujah, Baby!".
Styne's 1959 "Gypsy," with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, contains many songs that became popular standards, including "Small World," "Everything's Coming up Roses", "You'll Never Get Away from Me," and "Let Me Entertain You." It has been referred to as the greatest American musical by numerous critics and writers, including Frank Rich who called it the American musical theatre's answer to King Lear. Theater critic Clive Barnes wrote that "Gypsy is one of the best of musicals..." and described the character of Rose as "one of the few truly complex characters in the American musical...."
Gypsy afforded Ethel Merman her first full-length dramatic role in the theater and is considered by many to have been her greatest triumph as a stage performer.
Styne, Jule. (1901–1994) [Merman, Ethel. (1908-1984)] [Taylor, Theodore]. "Styne: The story of composer Jule Styne," INSCRIBED to Ethel Merman. New York: Random House. 1979. First edition. 293 pp. Hardcover, lacking dj. Inscribed on the first free endpage: "March 25, 1979 / Dearest Ethel, It was all worth while since I got the privilege to write for you. Thank you for wanting me to write Gypsy. I cherish your friendship always. Love Jule Styne." A few light fox marks, slightly musty, overall fine.
A remarkable association copy, inscribed by the celebrated British-born American songwriter to the great American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."
Styne wrote the scores for many Broadway shows, most notably "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Peter Pan" (additional music), "Bells Are Ringing," "Gypsy," "Do Re Mi," "Funny Girl," "Sugar" (with a story based on the movie Some Like It Hot, but all new music), and the Tony-winning "Hallelujah, Baby!".
Styne's 1959 "Gypsy," with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, contains many songs that became popular standards, including "Small World," "Everything's Coming up Roses", "You'll Never Get Away from Me," and "Let Me Entertain You." It has been referred to as the greatest American musical by numerous critics and writers, including Frank Rich who called it the American musical theatre's answer to King Lear. Theater critic Clive Barnes wrote that "Gypsy is one of the best of musicals..." and described the character of Rose as "one of the few truly complex characters in the American musical...."
Gypsy afforded Ethel Merman her first full-length dramatic role in the theater and is considered by many to have been her greatest triumph as a stage performer.
A remarkable association copy, inscribed by the celebrated British-born American songwriter to the great American actress of stage and film musicals, well known for her powerful voice, often hailed by critics as "The Grande Dame of the Broadway stage."
Styne wrote the scores for many Broadway shows, most notably "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Peter Pan" (additional music), "Bells Are Ringing," "Gypsy," "Do Re Mi," "Funny Girl," "Sugar" (with a story based on the movie Some Like It Hot, but all new music), and the Tony-winning "Hallelujah, Baby!".
Styne's 1959 "Gypsy," with lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, contains many songs that became popular standards, including "Small World," "Everything's Coming up Roses", "You'll Never Get Away from Me," and "Let Me Entertain You." It has been referred to as the greatest American musical by numerous critics and writers, including Frank Rich who called it the American musical theatre's answer to King Lear. Theater critic Clive Barnes wrote that "Gypsy is one of the best of musicals..." and described the character of Rose as "one of the few truly complex characters in the American musical...."
Gypsy afforded Ethel Merman her first full-length dramatic role in the theater and is considered by many to have been her greatest triumph as a stage performer.