What is meant by the phrase "Jukebox Musical"? What doesCrazy for Youhave in common withMamma Mia!andMoulin Rouge? Why do audiences love - and critics tolerate - Jukebox Musicals?Jukebox Musicalsexplores a style of show that's dominated Broadway for the better part of two decades. Through a chronological look at the development of long-running hits, likeMamma Mia!andJersey Boys, this book traces the Jukebox Musical from when it was an exception on Broadway to when it became the rule. Examining the origins and reception for ten of these shows, this volume offers an exploration of one of the most divisive sub-genres of the musical form. Published in Methuen Drama'sEssential Musicalsseries, this book is perfect for students of Musical Theatre, drawing together different resources to dig into the backstories of Broadway's biggest hits and mining the historical record for nuggets of information that illuminate our understanding and enhance our enjoyment of Musical Theatre's unique brand of magic.