Gift for Anna Kendrick (cit_kendrick)

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I've heard you're a musical theater lover. Hopefully these are new enough that you haven't read them and that, like me, you enjoy a little treat while curled up with a good book. Best wishes, your Secret Santa.



DK Publishing's Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story showcases the complete history of the musical on stage and screen, from its origins in ancient Greece to early twentieth century dance halls and vaudeville to the golden age of cinema productions to the record-breaking Broadway musicals of today.

Packed with historical insights, memorabilia, behind-the-scenes gossip, and artifacts, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story takes you on the ultimate behind-the-scenes tour of the best-loved musicals, such as Chicago, Les Misérables, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and many more.

In all, Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story features more than 140 notable stage and film productions and the stories of the people who created them. Throughout, clear infographics, rich black-and-white and color photography, and a clever, informative design make this comprehensive overview of musical theater and movie musicals a true showstopper.



Broadway's most respected (and feared) commentator pulls back the curtain on its stars, its producers, and its mega-hits to reveal all the shocking drama, intrigue, and power plays that happened off stage.

Razzle Dazzle is a provocative, no-holds-barred narrative account of the people and the money and the power that re-invented an iconic quarter of New York City, turning its gritty back alleys and sex-shops into the glitzy, dazzling Great White Way—and bringing a crippled New York from the brink of bankruptcy to its glittering glory.

In the mid-1970s Times Square was the seedy symbol of New York's economic decline. Its once shining star, the renowned Shubert Organization, was losing theaters to make way for parking lots. Bernard Jacobs and Jerry Schoenfeld, two ambitious board members, saw the crumbling company was ripe for takeover and staged a coup amidst corporate intrigue, personal betrayals, and criminal investigations. Once Jacobs and Schoenfeld solidified their power, they turned a collapsed theater-owning holding company into one of the most successful entertainment empires in the world, ultimately backing many of Broadway’s biggest hits, including A Chorus Line, Cats, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, and Mamma Mia! They also sparked the revitalization of Broadway and the renewal of Times Square.

Now Michael Riedel tells the stories of the Shubert Organization and the shows that re-built a city in grand style, revealing the backstage drama that often rivaled what transpired onstage, exposing bitter rivalries, unlikely alliances, and—of course—scintillating gossip. This is a great story, told with wit and passion.



An unforgettable gift for the true chocolate connoisseur. These eight full-size chocolate bars will take you on a chocolate-inspired journey that lasts for days. Packaged in an elegant gift box with ribbon.

Item contains:

SCHARFFEN BERGER 41% Milk Chocolate Bar (3 oz. bar)
SCHARFFEN BERGER MILK NIBBY® Milk Chocolate with Roasted Cacao Nibs (3 oz. bar)
SCHARFFEN BERGER Milk Chocolate with Sea Salted Almonds (3 oz. bar)
SCHARFFEN BERGER 62% Mocha Bar (3 oz. bar)
SCHARFFEN BERGER NIBBY® Dark Chocolate with Roasted Cacao Nibs (3 oz. bar)
SCHARFFEN BERGER 62% Semisweet Chocolate Bar (3 oz. bar)
SCHARFFEN BERGER 70% Bittersweet Chocolate Bar (3 oz. bar)
SCHARFFEN BERGER 82% Extra Dark Chocolate Bar (3 oz. bar)