Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Tables ix
4. Foreword xi
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. Prologue 1
7. Chapter 1. Sigmund Romberg: The Man and His Music 6
8. Chapter 2. Finding a Voice: Operetta, Revue, and Musical Comedy 37
9. Chapter 3. Staging Nostalgia: The Road to Maytime 77
10. Chapter 4. Continued Success: The Magic Melody and Blossom Time 104
11. Chapter 5. Young Love in Old Heidelberg: The Student Prince 124
12. Chapter 6. Romance and Exoticism in North Africa: The Desert Song 155
13. Chapter 7. Exploring New Possibilities: From Cherry Blossoms to The New Moon 181
14. Chapter 8. Emulating the Past: Later Stage Works 210
15. Chapter 9. Romberg in Hollywood 245
16. Chapter 10. Building a Legacy 275
17. Epilogue: Romberg’s Influence on the American Musical Theater 290
18. Appendix A: Work List 297
19. Appendix B: Broadcasts of The Railroad Hour Featuring Operettas by Romberg 300
20. Appendix C: Selected Discography 302
21. Notes 311
22. Selected Bibliography 337
23. Index 343
24. Credits 359