This revised and expanded edition of Kislan's acclaimed study of America's 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 ä 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 ÊShowboatÊ. ä King Features Û Worth study by anyone who still thinks that the musical is a collection of songs. ä ÊThe StageÊ