The World Of Musicals

Author : Mark A. Robinson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1705 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216168485

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The World of Musicals [2 volumes] by Mark A. Robinson Pdf

This wide-ranging, two-volume encyclopedia of musicals old and new will captivate young fans—and prove invaluable to those contemplating staging a musical production. Written with high school students in mind, The World of Musicals: An Encyclopedia of Stage, Screen, and Song encompasses not only Broadway and film musicals, but also made-for-television musicals, a genre that has been largely ignored. The two volumes cover significant musicals in easily accessible entries that offer both useful information and fun facts. Each entry lists the work's writers, composers, directors, choreographers, and cast, and includes a song list, a synopsis, and descriptions of the original production and important revivals or remakes. Biographical entries share the stories of some of the brightest and most celebrated talents in the business. The encyclopedia will undoubtedly ignite and feed student interest in musical theatre. At the same time, it will prove a wonderful resource for teachers or community theatre directors charged with selecting and producing shows. In fact, anyone interested in theatre, film, television, or music will be fascinated by the work's tantalizing bits of historical and theatre trivia.

Author : Mark A. Robinson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 950 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440800979

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The World of Musicals [2 volumes] by Mark A. Robinson Pdf

This wide-ranging, two-volume encyclopedia of musicals old and new will captivate young fans—and prove invaluable to those contemplating staging a musical production. Written with high school students in mind, The World of Musicals: An Encyclopedia of Stage, Screen, and Song encompasses not only Broadway and film musicals, but also made-for-television musicals, a genre that has been largely ignored. The two volumes cover significant musicals in easily accessible entries that offer both useful information and fun facts. Each entry lists the work's writers, composers, directors, choreographers, and cast, and includes a song list, a synopsis, and descriptions of the original production and important revivals or remakes. Biographical entries share the stories of some of the brightest and most celebrated talents in the business. The encyclopedia will undoubtedly ignite and feed student interest in musical theatre. At the same time, it will prove a wonderful resource for teachers or community theatre directors charged with selecting and producing shows. In fact, anyone interested in theatre, film, television, or music will be fascinated by the work's tantalizing bits of historical and theatre trivia.

Author : Steven Cohan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781839020605

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The Sound of Musicals by Steven Cohan Pdf

Despite having had its obituary written many times, the movie musical remains a flourishing twenty-first century form, and as this volume demonstrates, one that exists far beyond the confines of Broadway and Hollywood. The Sound of Musicals examines the films, stars, issues and traditions of the genre from the 1930s to the present day. Featuring sixteen original essays by leading international scholars, this illuminating collection addresses the complex history and global variety of the movie musical, and considers the delight and passionate engagement that musicals continue to inspire in audiences around the world. The contributors address key issues for understanding the movie musical: questions of genre and generic traditions; questions of history, bringing fresh perspectives to a consideration of Classical Hollywood musicals; and the musical beyond Hollywood, looking at alternatives to the Hollywood model from the 'New Hollywood' and American independent cinema to Bollywood and other national musical traditions. Individual chapters consider key musical stars such as Frank Sinatra, Julie Andrews and Barbra Streisand; film-makers including Robert Altman and Christophe Honoré, and classic musicals such as South Pacific (1958) and Hairspray (1988). In his introduction to the volume, Steven Cohan addresses the significance and enduring appeal of this multi-faceted genre, and considers its recent renaissance with movies such as the High School Musical franchise, and the success of the television series Glee.

Author : Stanley Green
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258207648

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The World of Musical Comedy by Stanley Green Pdf

The Story Of The American Musical Stage As Told Through The Careers Of Its Foremost Composers And Lyricists.

Author : Stanley Green
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Composers
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004844648

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The World of Musical Comedy by Stanley Green Pdf

In a format that provides biographies of all the leading figures in the musical?s development, Stanley Green manages to convey the spirit of the Broadway stage, its musical make-believe, and yet remain objective about the creative swings in its history and the careers of its individual creators. Everyone is here: Victor Herbert, Sigmund Romberg, Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hart, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Frank Loesser, Lerner and Loewe, Stephen Sondheim, Cy Coleman, Marvin Hamlisch, and many others?not in a quick run-through but in vivid detail accompanied by pertinent interviews and photographs.

Author : Kate Pankhurst
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781526601117

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Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World by Kate Pankhurst Pdf

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST Now a stunning hit musical! Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world. Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in! · Fly high with incredible explorer and pilot Amelia Earhart · Discover the Wonderful Adventures of medical pioneer Mary Seacole · Fight for your rights with legendary civil rights activist Rosa Parks · Change the face of books forever with superstar novelist Jane Austen Bursting full of beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured: Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi, Sacagawea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank

Author : Tom Jones
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781617748707

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Making Musicals by Tom Jones Pdf

(Limelight). The lyricist/librettist of The Fantasticks , the longest-running show in the history of the American theater, takes on a new role as your guide through the magical world of the stage musical.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0241437539

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Musicals by Anonim Pdf

Immerse yourself in the world of musicals, and fall in love all over again with the songs, stories, characters, and legendary stars from every era. From Show Boat and The Wizard of Oz to Les Miserables and Hamilton, discover the story of musical theatre and film and see the world's best-loved musicals brought to life. This book covers the complete history of the genre, from its earliest origins in dance halls and vaudeville, to the record-breaking West End musicals and spectacular Broadway shows of today. Discover the history, plots, and stars of musical theatre and movie musicals, go backstage to find out more about choreography and set and costume design, and delve into profiles of successful creators such as Andrew Lloyd Webber in this illustrated celebration. Experience all the excitement of a trip to the theatre with Musicals: The Definitive Visual Guide - a showstopping, visual celebration.

Author : Bernard L. Peterson Jr.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1993-10-25
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780313064548

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A Century of Musicals in Black and White by Bernard L. Peterson Jr. Pdf

This comprehensive reference book provides succinct information on almost thirteen hundred musical stage works written and produced from the 1870s to the 1990s involving contributions by black librettists, lyricists, composers, musicians, producers, or performers or containing thematic materials relevant to the black experience. Organized alphabetically, they include tent and outdoor shows, vaudeville, operas and operettas, comedies, farces, spectacles, revues, cabaret and nightclub shows, children's musicals, skits, one-act musicals, one-person shows, and even a musical without songs. In addition to the hundreds of shows independently created, produced, and performed by black writers and theatrical artists, it presents hundreds more representing a collaboration of black and white talents. An appendix organizes the shows chronologically and highlights those that were most significant in the history of the black American musical stage. An extensive bibliography and indexes of names, songs, and subjects complete the work.

Author : Steven Cohan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781844575794

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The Sound of Musicals by Steven Cohan Pdf

D?espite having had its obituary written many times, the movie musical remains a flourishing twenty-first century form, and as this volume demonstrates, one that exists far beyond the confines of Broadway and Hollywood. The Sound of Musicals examines the films, stars, issues and traditions of the genre from the 1930s to the present day. Featuring sixteen original essays by leading international scholars, this illuminating collection addresses the complex history and global variety of the movie musical, and considers the delight and passionate engagement that musicals continue to inspire in audiences around the world. The contributors address key issues for understanding the movie musical: questions of genre and generic traditions; questions of history, bringing fresh perspectives to a consideration of Classical Hollywood musicals; and the musical beyond Hollywood, looking at alternatives to the Hollywood model from the 'New Hollywood' and American independent cinema to Bollywood and other national musical traditions. Individual chapters consider key musical stars such as Frank Sinatra, Julie Andrews and Barbra Streisand; film-makers including Robert Altman and Christophe Honoré, and classic musicals such as South Pacific (1958) and Hairspray (1988). In his introduction to the volume, Steven Cohan addresses the significance and enduring appeal of this multi-faceted genre, and considers its recent renaissance with movies such as the High School Musical franchise, and the success of the television series Glee.

Author : Eric Rockwell,Joanne Bogart
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0573633126

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The Musical of Musicals by Eric Rockwell,Joanne Bogart Pdf

2m, 2f / Musical / Unit Set The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is a musical about musicals! In this hilarious satire of musical theatre, one story becomes five delightful musicals, each written in the distinctive style of a different master of the form, from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Stephen Sondheim. The basic plot: June is an ingenue who can't pay the rent and is threatened by her evil landlord. Will the handsome leading man come to the rescue? The variations are: a Rodgers & Hammerstein

Author : Mark A. Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Musicals
ISBN : LCCN:2013030274

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The World of Musicals by Mark A. Robinson Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hal Leonard
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781705103920

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Six: The Musical - Vocal Selections by Anonim Pdf

(Vocal Selections). Six has received rave reviews around the world for its modern take on the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII and it's finally opening on Broadway! From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an exuberant celebration of 21st century girl power! Songs include: All You Wanna Do * Don't Lose Ur Head * Ex-Wives * Get Down * Haus of Holbein * Heart of Stone * I Don't Need Your Love * No Way * Six.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781603784931

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Shrek the Musical (Songbook) by Anonim Pdf

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Features 18 piano/vocal selections from this Broadway hit that won both Tony and Drama Desk awards. Includes a plot synopsis, sensational color photos, and these tunes: The Ballad of Farquaad * Big Bright Beautiful World * Build a Wall * Don't Let Me Go * Donkey Pot Pie * Finale (This Is Our Story) * Freak Flag * I Know It's Today * I Think I Got You Beat * Make a Move * More to the Story * Morning Person * Story of My Life * This Is How a Dream Comes True * Travel Song * What's Up, Duloc? * When Words Fail * Who I'd Be.

Author : Kurt Gänzl,Andrew Lamb
Publisher : New York : Schirmer Books
Page : 1416 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Music
ISBN : UOM:49015002905082

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Gänzl's Book of the Musical Theatre by Kurt Gänzl,Andrew Lamb Pdf

Essentially a collection of full plot summaries organized under country of origin and preceeded by brief historical introduction. Covers Britain, France, US, Austria-Germany-Hungary, and Spain. Indexed by author/composer/lyricist, and by song title. Includes a discography. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR