Capital Acts: Washington DC Performing Arts
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AlbakiReads Editorial A wide-ranging record of Washington-area performance
A wide-ranging record of Washington-area performance
Spanning theater, film, and music, Capital Acts assembles a broad entertainment history of the Washington, DC area through the artists associated with it. Its scope reaches from John Philip Sousa and Al Jolson to Duke Ellington, Helen Hayes, Patsy Cline, Eva Cassidy, and punk and rock figures including The Slickee Boys and The Langley Punks. The book’s large cast of performers maps the region as a place of continuing artistic activity across genres and eras. Illustrations and an index support its use as both a narrative cultural history and a reference volume.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Readers interested in Washington, DC-area cultural history
- Performing-arts enthusiasts, especially those interested in music, theater, and film
- Browsers seeking an illustrated reference to regional artists
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Washington, DC cultural historyPerforming artsRegional music historyTheater and filmArtists and innovation
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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: Hardcover | Pages: 540 | Language: English | Publisher: BOOKLOCKER.COM INC | ISBN: 1959621688
FormatHardcover
Pages540
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1959621688
EAN9781959621683
PublisherBOOKLOCKER.COM INC
Publication Date2024-12-05
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight2.11 Pounds
Length9.0 Inches
Width6.0 Inches
Height1.38 Inches
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