Fifty Key Stage Musicals (Routledge Key Guides) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367444429 ISBN 13: 9780367444426

Publisher: Routledge, 2022

Synopsis

This volume in the Routledge Key Guides series provides a round-up of the fifty musicals whose creations were seminal in altering the landscape of musical theater discourse in the English-speaking world.

Each entry summarises a show, including a full synopsis, discussion of the creators' process, show's critical reception, and its impact on the landscape of musical theater.

This is the ideal primer for students of musical theater – its performance, history, and place in the modern theatrical world – as well as fans and lovers of musicals.

About this title

About the Author

Robert W. Schneider is an associate professor of musical theater, literature, and criticism as well as serving on the faculty of Pennsylvania State University’s Musical Theatre department.

Shannon Agnew is a freelance director working with industry professionals and students to create creatively affirming, socially responsible, and innovative theatrical experiences. As a writer, she creates theater for young audiences and docu-drama shows to raise awareness of LGBTQ+, feminist, and social justice issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367444429
• ISBN 13: 9780367444426
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 324
• Editor: Schneider Robert W., Agnew Shannon