Musical Theater: An Appreciation - Softcover

McLamore, Alyson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138678686 ISBN 13: 9781138678682

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

Musical Theater: An Appreciation, Second Edition offers a history of musical theater from its operating origins to the Broadway shows of today, combined with an in-depth study of the musical styles that paralleled changes on stage. Alyson McLamore teaches readers how to listen to both the words and the music of the stage musical, enabling them to understand how all the components of a show interact to create a compelling experience for audiences.

This second edition has been updated with new chapters covering recent developments in the twenty-first century, while insights from recent scholarship on musical theater have been incorporated throughout the text. The musical examples discussed in the text now include detailed listening guides, while a new companion website includes plot summaries and links to audio of the musical examples. From Don Giovanni to Hamilton, Musical Theater: An Appreciation both explores the history of musical theater and develops a deep appreciation of the musical elements at the heart of this unique art form.

About this title

About the Author:

Alyson McLamore is Professor of Music History at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where she has been recognized with the university's Distinguished Teaching Award.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1138678686
• ISBN 13: 9781138678682
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 584