Mordden, Ethan - All That Jazz

Author Ethan Mordden tells the full story of Chicago -- a play, a silent film, a talkie remake, a musical, and a movie musical -- to unveil the racy satire inherent in American musical comedy.

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CONTENTS

Contents
Introduction
1. The City: Unregulated Capitalism
2. The Era: Be Nonchalant... Light a Murad
3. The Play: Like Hell You're Through!
4. The First Movie: Amos Is The Hero
5. The Invention of the Satiric Musical: How Can You Tell An American?
6. The Second Movie: I'm Going To Make A Character Man Of You If You Don't Behave Yourself
7. Fosse & Verdon and Kander & Ebb: You Have To Act Your Dancing
8. The Musical: No Show is Worth Dying For
9. The Revival and the Third Movie: If It Doesn't Fit, You Must Acquit!
For Further Reading
A Selective Discography