{"product_id":"fandom-in-musical-theatre-jessica-hillman-mccord-9781350514584","title":"Fandom in Musical Theatre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does it mean to be a 'fan' of musical theatre? And how does 'fandom' continue to shape the genre?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom listening to Original Cast Albums on repeat in the basement, to camping in line overnight for first\u003cbr\u003erow tickets to \u003ci\u003eRent\u003c\/i\u003e, to crowdsourcing new musicals and interacting with performers on TikTok, the activities a musical theatre fan engages in have changed significantly over time, but the love and passion at the heart of the experience has remained the same. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFandom in Musical Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the universe of musical theatre fandom, investigating its dynamic communities. This book traces the historical context of fandom and then examines what it currently means to be a musical theatre fan, as fan culture shifts towards the digital. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluding case studies on the 'diva worship' of Barbra Streisand, as well as \u003ci\u003eRent \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHamilton\u003c\/i\u003e, this accessible introduction presents a multifaceted view of a passionate subculture often overlooked in\u003cbr\u003eacademic discourse. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished in Methuen Drama's \u003ci\u003eTopics in Musical Theatre \u003c\/i\u003eseries, this book will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the intersections of musical theatre culture, fan engagement and community formation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica Hillman-McCord\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1350514586\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781350514584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Methuen Drama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.50h x 4.75w x 1.00d","brand":"Jessica Hillman-McCord","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659661029631,"sku":"9781350514584","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fandom-in-musical-theatre-jessica-hillman-mccord-9781350514584","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}