Jukebox Musical : An Interpretive History by Kevin Byrne and Emily Fuchs (2022, Trade Paperback)

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Providing a concise exploration of the three main categories of the jukebox musical—biographical, genre-specific, and artist catalog—this text is perfect for those wishing to learn more about this relatively recent and unique genre of theater.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherTaylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10036764892X
ISBN-139780367648923
eBay Product ID (ePID)19057250421

Product Key Features

Book TitleJukebox Musical : an Interpretive History
Number of Pages8 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2022
TopicGenres & Styles / Musicals, Theater / Broadway & Musicals, History & Criticism, Theater / Direction & Production
GenreMusic, Performing Arts
AuthorKevin Byrne, Emily Fuchs
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight0.7 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-061273
TitleLeadingThe
Table Of ContentPart 1: Historical and Dramaturgical 1. Five, Six, Seven, Eight!: An Introduction 2. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Jukebox Musical 3. Preludes and Predecessors: Vaudeville, Rock Musicals, and Megamusicals 4. Mamma Mia! and the Establishment of a Form Part 2: Types of Jukebox Musicals 5. Exploring a Discography: Artist Catalog Jukebox Musicals 6. A Life in Lyrics: Biographical Jukebox Musicals 7. Reminiscing about the Classics: Era- and Genre-Specific Musicals
SynopsisThis is a comprehensive guide to the unique genre of the jukebox musical, delving into its history to explain why these musicals have quickly become beloved for multiple generations of theatergoers and practitioners. Providing a concise exploration of the three main categories of the jukebox musical--biographical, genre-specific, and artist catalog--this text is perfect for those wishing to learn more about this relatively recent and unique genre of theater. It identifies the dramaturgical needs that arise in these productions and explains how certain works become critical darlings or fan favorites. How much information needs to be conveyed through song and how much can be left up to interpretation by the audience? What kinds of changes occur when a repertoire of songs is reimagined for the stage? In addition to these insightful explorations, it also reveals how creative teams tackle the unique challenge of weaving together plot and song in order to convey meaning, emotion, excitement, and beauty in these increasingly popular forms of theater. The Jukebox Musical: An Interpretive History is written for students, performers, and musical theater enthusiasts alike: this is the ideal introduction to one of the twnty-first century's most popular and successful stage genres., This is a comprehensive guide to the unique genre of the jukebox musical, delving into its history to explain why these musicals have quickly become beloved for multiple generations of theatregoers and practitioners. The Jukebox Musical: An Interpretive History is written for students, performers, and musical theatre enthusiasts alike., This is a comprehensive guide to the unique genre of the jukebox musical, delving into its history to explain why these musicals have quickly become beloved for multiple generations of theatergoers and practitioners. Providing a concise exploration of the three main categories of the jukebox musical-biographical, genre-specific, and artist catalog-this text is perfect for those wishing to learn more about this relatively recent and unique genre of theater. It identifies the dramaturgical needs that arise in these productions and explains how certain works become critical darlings or fan favorites. How much information needs to be conveyed through song and how much can be left up to interpretation by the audience? What kinds of changes occur when a repertoire of songs is reimagined for the stage? In addition to these insightful explorations, it also reveals how creative teams tackle the unique challenge of weaving together plot and song in order to convey meaning, emotion, excitement, and beauty in these increasingly popular forms of theater. The Jukebox Musical: An Interpretive History is written for students, performers, and musical theater enthusiasts alike: this is the ideal introduction to one of the twnty-first century's most popular and successful stage genres.
LC Classification NumberML2054.B97 2022
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