The Musical from the Inside Out - Hardcover

Citron, Stephen

 
9780929587790: The Musical from the Inside Out

Synopsis

Describes the development of a musical, from the initial idea, through recruiting of the composer, lyricist, and librettist, writing the show, obtaining financing, casting, workshop productions, rehearsals, opening night, and the run of the show, to final closing

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Review

An ambitious guidebook.--Patricia Grandjean "The New York Times "

From the Back Cover

In this entertaining and informative guidebook to the creation of the musical show, Stephen Citron, longtime composer and lyricist, goes behind the scenes to describe in marvelous detail how a show is put together, from the first glimmer of an idea to the excitement of opening night. Filled with anecdotes, practical advice, and sparkling comments from the biggest Broadway insiders, The Musical from the Inside Out examines this major theatrical form from the creator's point of view. Mr. Citron takes the reader on an expertly guided journey: finding and securing the material, writing the libretto, adding the songs, auditioning the players, work-shopping, rehearsals, previews, and the final polished production.

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ISBN 10:  1566631769 ISBN 13:  9781566631761
Publisher: Ivan R Dee, 1997
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