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In the first decade of the twenty-first century, Broadway was notable for old-fashioned, feel-good shows (Hairspray, Jersey Boys) , a number of family-friendly musicals (Little Women, Mary Poppins) , plenty of revivals (Follies, Oklahoma!, Wonderful Town) , a couple of off-the-wall hits (Avenue Q, Urinetown) , several gargantuan flops (Dance of the Vampires, Lestat) , and a few serious productions that garnered critical acclaim (The Light in the Piazza, Next to Normal) . Unlike earlier decades which were dominated by specific composers, by a new form of musical theatre, or by numerous British imports, the decade is perhaps most notable for the rise of shows which poked fun at the musical comedy form, such as The Producers and Spamalot.In The Complete Book of 2000s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines in detail every musical that opened on Broadway from 2000 through the end of 2009.