Kurt-Friedrich Gänzl (born Wellington, New Zealand 15 February 1946) is a writer, musicologist, and sometime casting director and singer best known for his books about musical theatre. After a decade-long acting and singing career and a second career as a casting director of West End shows, Gänzl has become one of the world's most important chroniclers of the history of musical theatre. According to Canal Académie, "Kurt Gänzl is an institution. No one interested in musicals and operetta can ignore that. He is the world reference for that subject" That's what Wikipedia says, and I wouldn't quarrel with it ... they've (finally) got most of my life and works pretty correct so just clock in there if you want to know more about my books If you want to know about me and what makes my motor run, check out the kurtofgerolstein blog. But above all, enjoy the books!
