Music-Genres & Styles-Musicals

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...

Unlock the soulful charm of the mandolin and master its rhythms, techniques, and styles-no matter your skill level!Whether you're picking up the mandolin for the very first time or seeking to sharpen your foundational skills, A Beginner Mandolin Playing Guide is your complete companion...

Book by Hugh Wheeler Introduction by Christopher Bond "Mr. Sondheim fearlessly explores psychic caverns where civilized people are not dying to go ... A naked Sweeney Todd stands revealed as a musical of naked rage, chewing up everyone in its path as it spits...

(Vocal Selections). Prepare for your closeup by practicing with this folio of 12 vocal selections from the Broadway musical. Includes: As If We Never Said Goodbye * Girl Meets Boy * The Greatest Star of All * The Perfect Year * Sunset Boulevard *...

Characters: 3 male, 2 female and SATB chorusComedyUnit SetWINNER!2008 Lucille Lortel Award - Outstanding MusicalWINNER!2008 Outer Critics Circle Award - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Musical and Outstanding New ScoreDarkly comic and heartbreakingly beautiful, Adding Machine, a musical adaptation of Elmer Rice's incendiary 1923 play, tells...

The reigning king of English comedy strikes off in a new direction with this gleeful fantasy. A couple is preparing for an al fresco party while their hapless ex son in law is holed up in their summer house, drinking off his divorce while...

This Sherlock Holmes adventure in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan brings the great detective and Dr. Watson up against the evil wiles of that master of disguise, Sir Sullivan Sinister. The world of New Year's Eve, 1899, in London is a sparkling background...

Unlock the enchanting world of the hurdy-gurdy with this beginner-friendly guide! Whether you're completely new to this unique instrument or looking to refine your technique, Easy Guide to Playing Hurdy-Gurdy provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you get started.Inside, you'll discover: ✅ An introduction...

Though the distance between opera and popular music seems immense today, a century ago opera was an integral part of American popular music culture, and familiarity with opera was still a part of American "cultural literacy." During the Ragtime era, hundreds of humorous Tin...

MELANIE MARTINEZ THE EVOLUTION OF ANAVANT-GARDE ICON FROM CREATIVE ROOTS TO ARTISTIC REVOLUTION In the landscape of contemporary music and visual artistry, Melanie Adele Martinez emerged as a transformative force, challenging conventional boundaries and redefining artistic expression. Her journey represents a remarkable narrative of...

When, how, where, does a mark become a musical note? What alchemy occurs to transform a symbol into sound: a song; a symphony; a chorus? Music is interwoven into the fabric of our lives. We listen to it, some of us play it, but...

Author: Stephanie RuozzoISBN-10: 3031834097ISBN-13: 9783031834097Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/19/2025Pages: 223Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.56d

The Girl From Kay's is a three-act musical play written by Owen Hall and first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young woman named Peggy who works at Kay's, a department store in London. Peggy is a talented singer and...

It was as if American television audiences discovered the musical in the early 21st century. In 2009 Glee took the Fox Network and American television by storm with the unexpected unification of primetime programming, awkward teens, and powerful voices spontaneously bursting into song. After...

Titles are: Merano * Where I Want to Be * Quartet (A Model of Decorem and Tranquility) * The American and Florence/Nobody's Side * Chess * Mountain Lament * Anthem * Bangkok/One Night in Bangkok * Heaven Help My Heart * I Know Him...

(Vocal Collection). Bali Ha'i * A Cockeyed Optimist * The Gentleman Is a Dope * Honey Bun * I Cain't Say No * I Enjoy Being a Girl * In My Own Little Corner * It Might As Well Be Spring * Love, Look...

From patriotic "God Bless America" to wistful "White Christmas," Irving Berlin's songs have long accompanied Americans as they fall in love, go to war, and come home for the holidays. Irving Berlin's American Musical Theater is the first book to fully consider this songwriter's...

Easy Guide to Playing Dobro is the perfect beginner-friendly resource for anyone looking to master the resonator guitar. Whether you're new to playing or want to refine your slide technique, this book provides step-by-step instructions, essential techniques, and practical exercises to help you develop...

Children's Musical / Cast: 10 principals, chorusScenery: Unit setThis exuberant, fun packed musical written for a large cast of young people features a glitzy rock 'n' roll score and plenty of action. Unless Joey Nobody and private detective Dirk Manley find Angelo's will in...

Hollywood's conversion to sound in the 1920s created an early peak in the film musical, following the immense success of The Jazz Singer. The opportunity to synchronize moving pictures with a soundtrack suited the musical in particular, since the heightened experience of song and...

A derelict park is threatened by developers and a group of young people try to rescue it by writing and performing a play. But the project soon falters: the developers hover, the cast bicker and the hot weather breaks with a violent storm. But...

Defy Gravity with this officially licensed Wicked mini shadow box that brings the gorgeous film poster to life, perfect to display your love for the musical anywhere! Specifications: Includes a 3-inch shadow box of the Wicked film poster artwork and an enclosed book With...

EASY GUIDE TO PLAYING OPHICLEIDE is the perfect resource for beginners and music enthusiasts looking to master this rare and fascinating brass instrument. Whether you're a complete novice or a musician eager to expand your repertoire, this guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you...

Singing Out explores a broad range of singing voices and sung moments, from lavish film musical sequences, television and videogames, through to online platforms, advertising, and multimedia installation work. It illustrates the diverse ways in which the singing voice is produced and understood in...

(Easy Piano Songbook). This updated 4th edition features 85 Broadway favorites in accessible easy piano arrangements with lyrics. Songs include: Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables ) * Cabaret * I Could Have Danced All Night (from My Fair Lady ) * Memory (from...

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...

Bring the whimsical world of Seuss to life with this songbook featuring 13 beloved songs from the hit Broadway musical!Features: 13 Iconic Songs: Includes popular tunes like "Horton Hears a Who" and "It's Possible." Arranged for Piano and Vocal: Perfect for singers and pianists...