Capital Acts: Washington DC Performing Arts
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AlbakiReads Editorial A wide-ranging history of Washington-area performance
A wide-ranging history of Washington-area performance
Capital Acts surveys the performing arts across Washington, DC and the surrounding region, bringing theater, film, and music into one expansive cultural history. Its scope stretches from John Philip Sousa and Al Jolson to Duke Ellington, Helen Hayes, Patsy Cline, Eva Cassidy, and local rock and punk acts including The Slickee Boys and The Langley Punks. By placing nationally known names alongside performers and scenes rooted in the area, the book presents DC as a long-running center of artistic activity across genres and eras. Illustrations and an index support its use as both a narrative overview and a reference volume.
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- Readers interested in Washington, DC cultural history
- Performing-arts enthusiasts exploring theater, film, and music together
- Music fans seeking regional artists and scenes
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Washington, DC arts historyTheaterFilmMusicRegional cultural scenes
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Book Overview A comprehensive entertainment history of the Washington, DC area's captivating theater, film, and music artists. Includes esteemed figure...
A comprehensive entertainment history of the Washington, DC area's captivating theater, film, and music artists. Includes esteemed figures from the masterful John Philip Sousa to the provocative Root Boy Slim. Legends such as Al Jolson, Duke Ellington, Helen Hayes, Patsy Cline, The Slickee Boys, Mark Russell, Pick Temple, The Langley Punks, Eva Cassidy, Billy Eckstine, Danny Gatton, Tommy Lepson and hundreds of others populate this vibrant tapestry of talent and innovation that thrived or continues in the area. Illustrated with Index."
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 540 | Language: English | Publisher: BOOKLOCKER.COM INC | ISBN: 1958892068
FormatPaperback
Pages540
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1958892068
EAN9781958892060
PublisherBOOKLOCKER.COM INC
Publication Date2024-12-05
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight1.73 Pounds
Length9.0 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height1.2 Inches
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