How Long to Read The Musical, Second Edition

How Long Does it Take to Read The Musical, Second Edition?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 10 minutes to read The Musical, Second Edition by Kurt Gänzl

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Musical, Second Edition, introduces students and general readers to the entire scope of the history of musical theater, from eighteenth-century ballad operas to nineteenth-century operettas, to the Golden Age of Broadway to today. In this comprehensive history, master theater historian Kurt Gänzl draws on his vast knowledge of the productions, the actors, the music and dance, and the reception of the central repertory of the musical theater. Focus boxes on key shows are included in every chapter, along with a chronology of the major musical productions described in the text. Production photographs from around the world enhance the descriptions of the costumes and staging. This book is an ideal introduction for college-level courses on the History of Musical Theater and will also appeal to the general theatergoer who wants to learn more about how today’s musical developed from its earliest roots.

How long is The Musical, Second Edition?

The Musical, Second Edition by Kurt Gänzl is 610 pages long, and a total of 152,500 words.

This makes it 206% the length of the average book. It also has 186% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Musical, Second Edition Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 53 minutes to read The Musical, Second Edition aloud.

What Reading Level is The Musical, Second Edition?

The Musical, Second Edition is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy The Musical, Second Edition?

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