Laurence Maslon writes about Broadway, musical theatre, television and American entertainment history. Broadway: The American Musical, created in connection with the PBS series, traces the development of the Broadway musical through composers, performers and landmark productions, while Make 'Em Laugh examines American comedy across stage, film and television. Maslon's books are richly contextual and aimed at general readers, often using photographs and archival material alongside narrative history. Useful catalogue terms include musical theatre, Broadway history, comedy history and illustrated entertainment reference. Read more Less