Description
The Complete Story of the Spectacular Stage Musical
by ERIC SHANOWER
440 full color pages with color covers
ISBN 978-1-929527-29-8 paperback
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How did L. Frank Baum, the author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, create the stage show called The Tik-Tok Man of Oz? How did Louis F. Gottschalk, celebrated Broadway conductor, agree to compose the score? Who were the cast members? How did The Tik-Tok Man of Oz challenge powerful Broadway producers? All Wound Up gives the answers to these questions—and much more.
In 1913, playwright Baum and composer Gottschalk set out to astound the theatrical world with a stage extravaganza. They planned stupendous special effects, such as the storm at sea and the Rose Princess born from a giant blossom. They wrote rollicking musical numbers, such as the rousing march “The Army of Oogaboo” and the lovely ballad “The Magnet of Love.” The cast included such luminaries as Charlotte Greenwood and Charlie Ruggles, with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The critics raved about the beauty of the show and the comedy of its characters, especially Hank the Mule. But when The Tik-Tok Man of Oz aimed for a spot on Broadway, it found the combined might of New York City’s theatrical powerhouses aiming to kill its exuberance. All Wound Up tells the story of it all.
Inside All Wound Up you’ll find:
- Hundreds of photographs of the show, its creators, and its cast
- How producer Oliver Morosco and The Tik-Tok Man of Oz challenged the theatrical establishment
- L. Frank Baum’s complete script, newly discovered and published for the very first time anywhere
- The Rainbow’s Daughter, Baum’s complete preliminary scenario, published for the very first time anywhere
- Peeks into the lives of the cast members and production team
- The Broadway and Hollywood career of Louis F. Gottschalk, composer of The Tik-Tok Man of Oz
- How Hank the Mule achieved worldwide fame on stage and screen
What they’re saying about All Wound Up:
“The author has, obviously, a deep, wide, and thorough knowledge of his subject, from composer to chorus girls, and he shares it all with us in the most engaging and even-handed way. A must for anyone interested in the musical theatre in America.”
—Kurt Gänzl, author of The Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre; Gilbert and Sullivan: The Players and the Plays; etc.
“Shanower has achieved an extraordinary amalgam of research and presentation. Equally rich is the amount and caliber of often colorful art. The entire package is an object lesson in how to showcase and produce an entertainment memoir.”
—John Fricke, author of The Wizard of Oz: The Official 50th Anniversary Pictorial History; Judy Garland: World’s Greatest Entertainer; etc.
“Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, this large format (8.5 x 1.2 x 11 inches, 3.01 pounds) paperback edition of All Wound Up: The Making of The Tik-Tok Man of Oz is an extraordinary and fascinating study — and one that is a ‘must’ for the legions of Frank L. Baum fans. Comprehensive, definitive and informative, All Wound Up: The Making of The Tik-Tok Man of Oz is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, community, college, and university library American Theatrical History collections and supplemental Frank L. Baum curriculum studies lists.”
—Paul A. Vogel, Midwest Book Review
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