Music-Genres & Styles-Musicals

While most discussions of race in American theater emphasize the representation of race mainly in terms of character, plot, and action, Race in American Musical Theater highlights elements of theatrical production and reception that are particular to musical theater. Examining how race functions through...

Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre introduces readers to a facet of musicals often assumed but misunderstood: how queer approaches in musical theatre extend deeper than fabulosity. Queerness in musicals challenges their typical heteronormativity but also sometimes simultaneously reinforces it. Featuring four case studies centered...

Hip-Hop culture's explosive arrival on the art scene of New York in the boroughs of Queens and the Bronx in the 1970s began to influence all aspects of musical theater from singing to scenic design. Hip-Hop in Musical Theatre takes an intersectional standpoint to...

For decades, British stage musicals struggled to compete against the dazzling Broadway productions that came roaring in from across the pond. But that tide was turned at last in 1978, when Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of Evita brought the West End...

In 1969, when Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice decided to write a rock opera about Jesus Christ, they had little idea they were about to embark on one of the most popular, boundary-pushing, and influential musicals ever. The show's success was hardly assured...

The Cradle Will Rock is a play in music written by Marc Blitzstein. Set in a fictional town called Steeltown, the play explores the themes of corruption, power, and greed. It tells the story of Larry Foreman, a union organizer who fights against the...

An NPR Best Book of the Year - Winner of the Virgil Thomson Award for Outstanding Music Criticism"This is the best book about the Beatles ever written" --Mashable Rob Sheffield, the Rolling Stone columnist and bestselling author of Love Is a Mix Tape offers...

"That joyous rarity, a work of sophisticated artistic ambition and deep political purpose that affords nonstop pleasure."--William A. Henry III, TimeAuthor: Stephen Sondheim, James LapineISBN-10: 0930452933ISBN-13: 9780930452933Publisher: Theatre Communications GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1993Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.50d

(Vocal Selections). Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life in the Broadway musical, Moulin Rouge. Our matching folio includes 13 songs arranged with vocal line and piano accompaniment: Backstage Romance * Chandelier * Come What May * Crazy Rolling * Elephant Love Medley *...

"Brilliant." -Newsweek "Intoxicating Sondheim's achingly introspective score ranks among the most sublime he's ever written." -Washington Post "Goldman's many-layered book merges past and present with resonating counterpoint, linking bittersweet memories of the past with an homage to survivors of a glorious age." -Variety "Oh...

From Showboat to Hamilton, American musical theater has long held the imagination and enjoyment of the nations' theater goers. It creates an emotional reaction as there are favorites we cherish, the all-time bests, those that are the most reviled, the over-rated and the unforgettable....

Originally published in 1973, when it won the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award, reprintedand revised several times since, They're Playing Our Song is a classic oral history of American popular music. Now further updated with new material and new photographs, this book is indispensable for...

"I loved this show so much! I laughed hysterically and cried during moments that surprised me with feelings of recognition. This new Flower Drum Song, with its references to the new and the old, has become a kind of history of being Asian in...

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Inspired by the popular Netflix series, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear asked, "What if Bridgerton was a musical?" They composed 15 original songs in 6 weeks, live in real time on social media, attracting a massive international fanbase, with over two million...

In the vein of the classic Johnny Cash: The Life, this groundbreaking work explores the wild life and extraordinary musical career of "the definitive country singer of the last half century" (New York Times), who influenced, among others, Bob Dylan, Buck Owens, Emmylou Harris,...

How many times have you experienced a musical that was fabulous or just didn't work at all, but you had no idea how to communicate why? How do you differentiate between a flaw in the performance portrayal of a character to a structural flaw...

For millions of moviegoers unable to see the original stage version of West Side Story, director Robert Wise's adaptation was a cinematic gift that brought a Broadway hit to a mass audience. Ernesto Acevedo-Mu oz argues that Wise's film was not only hugely popular,...

How many times have you experienced a musical that was fabulous or just didn't work at all, but you had no idea how to communicate why? How do you differentiate between a flaw in the performance portrayal of a character to a structural flaw...

Author: David Ewen, Jerome KernISBN-10: 1258094436ISBN-13: 9781258094430Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/26/2011Pages: 208Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.05lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Discover the powerful and universal lessons from the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, the genius behind such musical theater masterworks as Company, West Side Story, and Into the Woods. Stephen Sondheim died on November 26, 2021, but for countless fans around the world,...

This sweet gift for ice cream lovers of all ages brings the signature sound of summertime to your home, office, or playroom. High-quality mini truck plays 3 tunes! Specifications: Mini ice cream truck features a vibrant, original design; measures approximately 3-1/4 x 2-3/4 x...

SONDHEIM AND LLOYD-WEBBER: THE NEW MUSICALAuthor: Stephen CitronISBN-10: 1480386499ISBN-13: 9781480386495Publisher: Applause BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2014Pages: 464Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.70lbsSize: 9.24h x 6.37w x 1.07d

Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart are one of the defining duos of musical theater, contributing dozens of classic songs to the Great American Songbook and working together on over 40 shows before Hart's death. With hit after hit on both Broadway and the West...

Rachel wants to run away from home and is unwittingly transported back to 1927 when orphan trains carried destitute city children to the Midwest for possible adoption. This charming show for young audiences by the author of The Phantom Tollbooth focuses on how divisions...

"Dive into the enchanting world of the hammered dulcimer with our comprehensive guide, 'Harmonious Beginnings: Mastering the Hammered Dulcimer.' Tailored for beginners, this meticulously crafted book is your gateway to unlocking the mesmerizing melodies and rich tones of this unique instrument.From the basics of...

The Music Man stands as one of the greatest achievements in American musical theatre, but few know about its rocky beginnings and the against-all-odds success story of its creator Meredith Willson.Mark Cabaniss steps back into the Golden Age of Broadway and brings to life...

"Mojo Nixon: The Legend Lives On - From Radio to Records chronicles the electrifying journey of one of rock 'n' roll's most colorful characters. From his explosive beginnings on the airwaves to his raucous rise through the music industry, Mojo Nixon's irreverent spirit and...

Award-winning Talmud teacher Judith Abrams brings her love of Jewish tradition to the musical stage in this new musical drama. Rachel's bat mitzvah is nearing, and fights with her mother are heating up. Will the ceremony marking Rachel's coming of age instead tear apart...

This inaugural volume in the Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre series sets Lydia Thompson, queen of burlesque, under the spotlight. The series will attempt to resurrect theatre performers and writers who were famous in their era, yet who have since inexplicably faded from...

Mohammad Rafi's Brilliant Hits" is a melodic show-stopper that honors the unbelievable playback vocalist's unmatched commitment to the Indian entertainment world. This gathering collection catches the pith of Rafi's spirit blending voice, exhibiting an immortal assortment of his most famous and brilliant hits that...

Unlock the enchanting world of music with 'Playing Lyre Harp for Beginners, ' a comprehensive guide designed for those eager to embark on a musical journey. This Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) book delves into the art of playing the lyre harp, offering a perfect...

Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett Full Length, Musical / 12m, 10f, 1 girl (doubling possible) / Ints., exts. This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical style by composer Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright...

One of the plays that first announced Sam Shepard as an original voice in American theater, Tooth of Crime is his thrillingly innovative rock drama, published here in a revised edition that is as fresh and provocative as the original was more than thirty...

Vividly recreating the unique pleasure of experiencing a song-and-dance show, Broadway Babies spotlights the men and women who made a difference in the development of American musical comedy. Mordden's account features such show people as Florenz Ziegfeld, Harold Prince, Bert Lahr, Gwen Verdon, Angela...

"Grease, Tell Me More, Tell Me More is a fabulous rockin' and rollin' origin story with every juicy inspiration that went into creating it. . . . A must read for all Grease fans." --Didi Conn, Grease's "Frenchy" What started as an amateur play...

A Broadway classic, a call to action, and an incredibly malleable popular song, "Ol' Man River" is not your typical musical theater standard. Written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II in the 1920s for Show Boat, "Ol Man River" perfectly blends two seemingly...

Two heartwarming one-act musicals based on the classic O. Henry stories capture the true spirit of giving: The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf. This holiday favorite is set in turn-of-the-century New York City.Author: Peter EkstromISBN-10: 0573695725ISBN-13: 9780573695728Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.Language: EnglishPublished:...

"Based on characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle"--Cover.Author: Leslie BricusseISBN-10: 0573080909ISBN-13: 9780573080906Publisher: Samuel French LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/01/1992Pages: 134Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.29d

Herman Finck (1872 - 1939) was a celebrated musical theatre conductor of the early 20th century, with a twenty year term as both musical director and composer at the Palace Theatre in London, followed and overlapped by sessions at the Queen's Theatre and the...

(Vocal Score). Vocal score to Sondheim's musical featuring the art of Georges Saurat. Songs include: Beautiful * Children and Art * Color and Light * The Day Off * Everybody Loves Louis * Finishing the Hat * It's Hot up Here * Move On...

This study explores one of the most popular and successful of genres, yet one that has not fully enjoyed critical recognition to match. Combining a detailed analysis of individual musicals with an in-depth consideration of racial and gender issues, Susan Smith examines the rich...

American Composer Of I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now?Author: Joseph Edgar HowardISBN-10: 1258019973ISBN-13: 9781258019976Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2011Pages: 132Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

(Vocal Collection). The world's most trusted source for great theatre literature for singing actors. The book features authentic editions of each song in the original keys. The songs have been carefully chosen for each voice type and are culled from a wide selection of...

Author: Sara OverholtISBN-10: 3639088905ISBN-13: 9783639088908Publisher: VDM VerlagLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/08/2008Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.51lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d

(Vocal Sheet Music). The Hal Leonard Vocal Sheet Music series is an exciting new series for singers, featuring authentic piano accompaniments and custom guitar chord diagrams, tailored to each song's unique chord progressions and designed to provide realistic support. 25 songs for women's voices...

A moving adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's 1911 novel, the story of a ten-year-old orphan's search for love and self-discovery in her uncle's locked garden. With her Tony-award winning book and lyrics, Norman recreates the classic form of the traditional American musical.Author: Marsha NormanISBN-10:...

"One more dawn! One more day! One day more!"Did Les Mis駻ables make you miserable? Or did it inspire you? When Sarah Whitfield was a teenager, her Dad frequently embarrassed her with his love of this musical above all others. So, after he was diagnosed...

(Vocal Collection). An expansive selection of songs from new musicals that opened in 2010-2019, representing hits like The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, Hamilton, The Prom, and Tootsie . Contents: ALADDIN: Proud of Your Boy * ANASTASIA: Still * THE BAND'S VISIT: Answer Me...

Vocal ScoreMusic from Wonderful Town has been out of print for more than 40 years, so we are very proud to present this new edition of the brilliant musical comedy currently running in an acclaimed Broadway revival The music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics...

National Identity and the British Musical: From Blood Brothers to Cinderellaexamines the myths associated with national identity which are reproduced by the British musical and asks why the genre continues to uphold, instead of challenging, outdated ideals. All too often, UK musicals reinforce national...