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David Braham: The American Offenbach (Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre)
David Braham The American Offenbach - Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre Author:John Franceschina David Braham (1838-1905) was the musical director for the famous vaudeville team of Harrigan and Hart, writing music for many of their comic songs, including "The Mulligan Guards,'Sallie Waters,'Paddie Duffy's Cart," and many more. His long career as a theatrical composer in New York helped establish a new style of Broadway musical. He came fro... more »m a family well-entrenched in the music and theater worlds, and his story touches upon nearly all aspects of the history of American musical theater and burlesque of this era.« less