Category Archives: Musicals

“The aroma of hypocrisy”: The Development of “Molasses to Rum” in 1776.

Posted on November 8, 2021 by ahcadmin

As a musical theatre scholar, it isn’t often that my search for archival materials takes me outside of New York City. As a result, it was a pleasure to be able to visit the American Heritage Center in Laramie, Wyoming. … Continue reading →

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Irwin Kostal: Mastermind of Many 20th Century Musicals

Posted on January 8, 2014 by ahcadmin

The AHC has recently processed the papers of Irwin Kostal, an American composer, orchestrator and arranger in the 20th century. Kostal’s most well-known projects include work on The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, Sail Away  and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. … Continue reading →

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