The book should be subtitled "the 101 greatest shows through 2004," since, contrary to rumor, Broadway is not yet dead. So, no Hamilton, Fun Home, Matilda the Musical, Light in the Piazza, Book of Mormon, or Come from Away. Also, it's criminal that Sunday in the Park with George isn't listed, nor Into the Woods, and certainly an argument could be made for Lion King. My own list would include Urinetown and Falsettos. And Audra is only represented by Ragtime. But here is a big wonderful coffee table book of musicals from Annie to Zorba, complete with song list, synopsis, commentary, cast, and marvelous photographs. I've made a decent showing with having seen 31 of the aforesaid 101 shows on Broadway (either original productions or revivals), given that many of them were, ahem, before my time. I'm modestly content, however, with being listed along with my colleagues in the acknowledgments, as I was a Theatre Librarian with the Billy Rose Theatre Collection at the time the book was researched. (This review refers to the original hardcover 2004 ed. The book has since been updated). ( )

A must own for any Broadway theatre fan. This coffee table book is filled with illustrations, anecdotes and memories. ( )

A comprehensive look at 101 of the greatest musicals. I could have added at least 100 more to the list. A fun book, filled with numerous backstage gossip. I loved it! ( )

Books like this are always interesting on their own, though they don't seem to be meant to be read from cover to cover. The size of it makes doing so prohibitive. It's also, obviously, time sensitive. "Of all time" can only apply to musicals up to the date of the publication, but taking that into account while reading gives the book perspective that it needs. I've enjoyed having this book around. It's a very nice book to go to now and then when I feel like flipping through something, and it certainly does have more substance than your average magazine. ( )