Description: Bradley uncovers a hidden side of operetta and musical theatre. He highlights the significant religious and spiritual influences which pervade the work of composers and librettists such as Offenbach, Lehár, Gilbert & Sullivan, and Sondheim.
Review Quotes: "Bradley's work benefits strongly from its use of original emails and letters concerning the musicals and composers, along with his well-considered opinions." -- A. J. Adam, Choice
"Bradley's aim is to throw into relief the "religious influences and spiritual resonances" of these two art forms, against those who dismiss them both as lightweight and superficial. The result is a stimulating and absorbing read, with an array of material that makes one wonder why no one has written something like this before." -- Jeremy Begbie, Church Times