Music-Genres & Styles-Musicals

From the musical director of Rent comes a thirtieth-anniversary account of how Broadway's iconic grunge rock show and its music were made and how they would forever reshape musical theater. Thirty years after Rent, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking rock opera, opened on Broadway, you would...

(Vocal Selections). 8 vocal selections from one of the most beloved musicals ever. Includes: Gary, Indiana * Goodnight, My Someone * It's You * Lida Rose * My White Knight * Seventy Six Trombones * Till There Was You * The Wells Fargo Wagon.Author:...

Written for London's Theatre Royal, Stratford East, this pantomime combines all the traditional elements with original characterizations, imaginative and innovative staging ideas and witty, melodic songs.Large flexible castAuthor: David CreganISBN-10: 0573064881ISBN-13: 9780573064883Publisher: Samuel French LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/1991Pages: 72Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x...

(Vocal Selections). 13 piano/vocal arrangements (with the melody in the piano part) from the Broadway rendition of the Roald Dahl classic. Songs include: I've Got a Golden Ticket * If Your Father Were Here * It Must Be Believed to Be Seen * A...

It's the swinging 1660s. King Charles II wants nothing too heavy: politics are a bore. When Nell and her friends, from the local Bawdy house, join the new Drury Lane Theatre, Charles is delighted by their saucy songs and cheeky antics. Nell rises to...

David Wood has adapted this fairy tale into a musical play rather than conventional pantomime. Comedy, adventure and lively original songs combine to make these unusual plays sure-fire hits with family audiences...5 women, 8 menAuthor: David Of Cardiovascular WoodISBN-10: 0573065071ISBN-13: 9780573065071Publisher: Samuel French LtdLanguage:...

The rise and fall of a fictional Boyband, told with dynamic energy, great humour, and great songs (all music is pre-recorded with the backing tracks available to hire, no live musicians are needed)3 women, 7 menAuthor: Peter QuilterISBN-10: 057301955XISBN-13: 9780573019555Publisher: Samuel FrenchLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/11/2001Pages:...

In The Reason to Sing, renowned composer-lyricist and teacher Craig Carnelia provides musical actors with a step-by-step guide to making their sung performances more truthful, vivid, and full of life. Using a technique developed over decades of teaching the professional community of Broadway actors...

""Letters Of A Hoofer To His Ma"" is a collection of letters written by Jack Donahue, a professional dancer and performer, to his mother. The letters cover a period of six years, from 1924 to 1930, during which time Donahue was traveling and performing...

EASY GUIDE TO PLAYING MBIRADiscover the enchanting world of the Mbira with this beginner-friendly guide! Whether you're completely new to the instrument or looking to refine your skills, Easy Guide to Playing Mbira offers a step-by-step approach to learning this traditional African thumb piano.Inside,...

This beloved comic opera is a classic of the genre. With its witty lyrics, memorable tunes, and hilarious plot, it has delighted audiences for over a century. This edition includes the full libretto and original illustrations.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

The first comprehensive survey of the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber, the best-known composer of musical theater of our generation Andrew Lloyd Webber is the most famous--and most controversial--composer of musical theater alive today. Hundreds of millions of people have seen his musicals, which...

Grand Hotel. My One and Only. Nine. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine. The Will Rogers Follies. For two decades, Tommy Tune was the maestro presiding over a string of glittering Broadway musicals that took the...

The Mammoth is the greatest sailing ship ever built. It is to carry Princess Alysoun from Norway to Scotland, where she is to marry King Andrew the Bold. But she falls in love with Sir Patrick Spens, the bravest captain to sail the seven...

Lessons With Hypatia is a musical tragedy that seeks to unveil the congruities between eroticism, philosophy, religion, culture, and love. In fifth century Alexandria, Egypt, the woman HYPATIA, among the last philosophers of Late Antiquity, was schooled as a man by her father THEON,...

(Easy Piano Vocal Selections). 17 songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber's first smash hit, including: Any Dream Will Do * Close Every Door * Jacob and Sons/Joseph's Coat * Joseph's Dreams * One More Angel in Heaven * Potiphar * Those Canaan Days * and...

In this bubbling modern extravaganza for the young, the immaculate Miss Nadia Naive and her three pupils are swung into riotous Transylvanian happenings with the irrepressible Count and his gruesome acolytes. On the side of right are noble Nick Necrophilic, Father O'Stake, the cuddly...

Join us on an exciting adventure through the life of Sturgill Simpson, a talented musician and actor who started from a small town and reached for the stars! In this captivating book, young readers will discover how a boy with big dreams transformed into...

Truly powerful vocal performance in musical theater is more than just the sum of good vocal tone and correct notes. As experienced teacher, director, and performer Mark Ross Clark lays out in The Broadway Song, powerful performance communicates the central function of a song...

TYA, Children's Theatre, MusicalOver two dozen speaking roles, extras as desired, Grades 5 thru 12 Unit Set The Pirate Musical! - Buccaneer's Edition features the beloved, comic story of the original The Pirate Musical! but is written to accommodate larger and younger casts! With...

Unlock the rhythm of tradition with Playing Udu Drum for Beginners: Master the Basics in No Time, your complete guide to learning one of the most unique and soulful percussion instruments in the world. Whether you're a total beginner, a curious hand percussionist, or...

(Vocal Selections). The grand 2013 Broadway production of Cinderella breathes new life into the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical from 1957, and has enjoyed several Tony Award nominations and other accolades. Our songbook features 16 selections in piano/vocal format with the melody in the...

This critical introduction to British musical theatre since 1950 is the first book to discuss its post-war developments from the perspective of British - as opposed to American - popular culture. The genre is situated within the historical context of post-war British society in...

This book offers the first full historical treatment of a music theatre that was once at the centre of London's West End. From the late Victorian period to the early 1920s, musical comedy was the single most popular form of 'legitimate' theatre entertainment. This...

The first detailed examination of the place of pop music film in British cinema, Stephen Glynn explores the interpenetration of music and cinema in an economic, social and aesthetic context through case studies ranging from Cliff Richard to The Rolling Stones, and from The...

This is one of the first books to offer a rigorous analysis of the enormous changes in the musical theatre during the 1980s and 90s. In addition, it focuses on the contribution of well-known, serious theatre directors to the mainstream Musical Theatre and it...

Dives into the development of key, or "essential," musicals, providing an understanding not only of the process of creating a musical but also preserving the histories of these landmark shows.Author: Kristin Stultz PressleyISBN-10: 1350459496ISBN-13: 9781350459496Publisher: Methuen DramaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/18/2025Pages: 240Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.93lbsSize: 7.79h x...

This book continues to tell the stories behind popular songs in our country's history, serving as a sequel to the bestselling America's Songs: Stories Behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley. Organized in short easy-to-read essays, this collection provides historical context...

PLAYING THE WASHBOARD FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: A Simple Guide to Mastering Rhythm and Technique from ScratchAre you fascinated by the rhythmic clang and infectious energy of the washboard? Whether you've seen it in a lively jug band performance, an old-time string ensemble, or a...

Step into the electrifying world of D'Alice Cooper, a captivating biography that tells the story of Vincent Furnier's incredible transformation into the trailblazing rock star known as Alice Cooper. From his humble beginnings as a small-town kid to becoming a global icon, this book...

Faith in the establishment collapsing everywhere. The far right on the march. Culture wars and random violence - all decked out in red, white and blue. But a spirit of anarchy hangs in the air, the desire to burn it all down and start...

Characters: 5 males, 5 females, optional chorus This is a delightful, audience pleasing, one-set, musical spoof based on Mr. Kelly's enormously popular hit The Butler Did It. Miss Maple, a flaky society dowager, invites a pack of zany detective writers to a spooky house...

Key Change: New Musicals for Young Audiences presents four groundbreaking musicals developed by Children's Theatre Company, widely regarded as the leading theatre of its kind in North America. These works embody singular styles and sounds, yet all represent the robust spirit of unique people...

What is meant by the phrase "Jukebox Musical"? What does Crazy for You have in common with Mamma Mia! and Moulin Rouge? Why do audiences love - and critics tolerate - Jukebox Musicals? Jukebox Musicals explores a style of show that's dominated Broadway for...

Unlock the soothing power of the steel tongue drum and begin your musical journey with confidence-even if you've never played an instrument before!"Playing Steel Tongue Drum for Beginners: Master the Basics in No Time" is your complete guide to discovering the peaceful, meditative, and...

Easy Guide to Playing Theremin is the ultimate beginner-friendly manual for mastering the world's most unique and touchless musical instrument. Whether you're a complete novice or a music enthusiast looking to explore new sounds, this guide provides step-by-step instructions on playing techniques, hand positioning,...

(Vocal Piano). Songs in the Broadway Singer's Edition include the vocal line and lyrics paired with faithful reductions of the orchestral accompaniments. The songs are presented in their original keys with piano accompaniments carefully crafted for playability. The audio tracks included in the price...

(Vocal Selections). 16 vocal selections from Roger Miller's classic Broadway score, including: Arkansas How Blest We Are * The Boys * Crossing, The * Do Ya Wanna Go to Heaven * Free at Last * Gov'ment * Hand for the Hog * I, Huckleberry,...

Exploring musical theater on film for fans of the genre, Listen to Movie Musicals! focuses on 50 must-hear movie musicals featured in the United States.In this book, 50 movies featured for critical analysis include many of the best-known film musicals of the past and...

Henry Cyril Paget, 5th Marquis of Anglesey (1875 - 1905) was born to inherit the Empire. Instead, he burned brightly, briefly and transvestitely through his family's vast wealth; putting on fabulous plays starring him. When he died, his vengeful heirs burned every trace of...

Part of the Encore Film Book Classics series, this is a reprint of the original text to The Great Hollywood Musical Pictures by James Robert Parish and Michael R. Pitts.This richly comprehensive volume covers some 340 of the great-and not so great but fun-musicals...

(E-Z Play Today). 8 songs in E-Z Play Today arrangements, including: Gary, Indiana * Goodnight, My Someone * It's You * Lida Rose * My White Knight * Seventy Six Trombones * Till There Was You * The Wells Fargo Wagon.Author: Meredith WillsonISBN-10: 0793526507ISBN-13:...

Celebrate the cult classic like never before, with this two-volume set featuring the original theatrical script with rare images of the original cast, and an oral history of the Rocky Horror Picture Show phenomenon featuring never-before-seen archival material from its creator (and original Riff-Raff),...

An award-winning Sondheim expert dives into all facets of this unique, murder-filled masterpiece-its slimy roots, original production, characters from killers to lovers to bakers, soaring score, gripping storytelling, and lasting power. This bloody tale is often considered one of the greatest musicals of all...

(Beginning Piano Solo Songbook). Ten top tunes from the Great White Way in accessible beginning piano solo arrangements with lyrics. Includes: Any Dream Will Do * Consider Yourself * Green Eggs and Ham * I Know Things Now * I Whistle a Happy Tune...

(Vocal Score). New York magazine calls this award-winning drama about doomed 1920s cave explorer Floyd Collins, The daring and original musical of our day...a powerhouse! The vocal score by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau features 30 songs from the production, including: An' She'd Have...

Playing the Handbells for Absolute BeginnersYour Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the Art of Handbell MusicAre you eager to discover the enchanting world of handbell music but don't know where to start? Whether you have never held a handbell before or have very little musical...

(Vocal Selections). A modern day music theatre phenomenon, Matilda The Musical is the multiple Olivier Award-winning adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's novel, newly adapted for the stage with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. This official songbook presents all the songs from the...

The first detailed examination of the place of pop music film in British cinema, Stephen Glynn explores the interpenetration of music and cinema in an economic, social and aesthetic context through case studies ranging from Cliff Richard to The Rolling Stones, and from The...

SARANGI FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS: LEARN TO PLAY IN NO TIMEDiscover the Magic of the Sarangi-Made Simple for Beginners!Are you fascinated by the soulful, haunting sound of the sarangi but unsure where to begin? Sarangi for Absolute Beginners is the ultimate starting point for anyone...