Yankee Doodle Dandy: George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage.

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Title: Yankee Doodle Dandy: George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage.
Authors: CHECK, JOHN1
Source: Notes. Dec2025, Vol. 82 Issue 2, p232-234. 3p.
Subject Terms: Broadway theatrical productions, Irish people, Composers, Musicians, National songs, Entertainers
Geographic Terms: Broadway (New York, N.Y.)
Abstract: The article reviews two books that explore significant figures in American music and theater: George M. Cohan and Artie Shaw. The first book, "Yankee Doodle Dandy: George M. Cohan and the Broadway Stage," by Elizabeth T. Craft, examines Cohan's impact on Broadway, his embodiment of American ideals, and his complex identity as an Irish American. It highlights his role as a performer, composer, and businessman, as well as his controversial stance during the 1919 Actors’ Equity Association strike. The second book, "Nightmare in the Pacific: The World War II Saga of Artie Shaw and His Navy Band," by Michael Doyle, presents a more casual account of Shaw's life as a renowned clarinetist and bandleader, noting his personal struggles and the challenges he faced during his career. Both works contribute to the understanding of their subjects within the context of American cultural history. [Extracted from the article]
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