The 2001 buddy film Dil Chahta Hai (dir. Farhan Akhtar), had arguably the first rock soundtrack in Bollywood. The award-......more
The 2001 buddy film Dil Chahta Hai (dir. Farhan Akhtar), had arguably the first rock soundtrack in Bollywood. The award-......more
Discover the powerful and universal lessons from the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, the genius behind such musica......more
From the composers who pounded the pavement selling their music in Tin Pan Alley at the turn of the twentieth century; t......more
Stephen Sondheim is one of the best-known and most-loved musical theatre composers, but also one of the most misundersto......more
Updated descriptive copy for Untitled to added shortly....more
The much-beloved musical by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, available again in print for the first time in 20 years. ......more
Beloved theatre critic Peter Filichia has created a treasure for the ages with A Show Tune for Today, a whimsical day-by......more
Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century presents a wide range of viewpoints on the musical theatre pr......more
Musical Theatre Education and Training in the 21st Century presents a wide range of viewpoints on the musical theatre pr......more
Feminist analysis of some of the most performed works in the American-opera canon, emphasizing the voices and perspectiv......more
This volume provides a comprehensive survey of the musical Hair and will offer critical analysis which focuses on giving......more
This sweet gift for ice cream lovers of all ages brings the signature sound of summertime to your home, office, or playr......more
The Music Man stands as one of the greatest achievements in American musical theatre, but few know about its rocky begin......more
"Grease, Tell Me More, Tell Me More is a fabulous rockin’ and rollin’ origin story with every juicy inspiration that wen......more
National Identity and the British Musical: From Blood Brothers to Cinderellaexamines the myths associated with national ......more
Mohammad Rafi’s Brilliant Hits" is a melodic show-stopper that honors the unbelievable playback vocalist’s unmatched com......more
The stage musical constitutes a major industry not only in the US and the UK, but in many regions of the world. Over the......more
With its groundbreaking score, unabashed romanticism, and scrappy sensibility, Rent was like a firecracker thrown into a......more
This monograph centres on the history of musical theatre in a space of cultural significance for British identity, namel......more
In their third and final screen teaming, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly starred together in the MGM musical Summer Stock. D......more
A fascinating look at the careers of some of Broadway’s greatest female performers in their own words In Here’s to the L......more
Doing the Time Warp explores how song and dance - sites of aesthetic difference in the musical - can ’warp’ time and ena......more
Dive into the Melodic Magic of Cinema’s Past and Present! Ever found yourself humming a song from a classic film, or mar......more
This is the first book documenting the history of the Singapore musical. It aims not only to portray what the Singapore ......more
This is the first book documenting the history of the Singapore musical. It aims not only to portray what the Singapore ......more
The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia is the first reference volume devoted to the works of this prolific composer and lyric......more
This beloved comic opera is a classic of the genre. With its witty lyrics, memorable tunes, and hilarious plot, it has d......more
This delightful two-act comic opera is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. With its catchy tunes, witty lyrics, and......more
Mlle Modiste is a charming comic opera that was first performed in 1905. It tells the story of a young French milliner n......more
Originally performed in 1920, Rip Van Winkle is a charming and whimsical folk-opera based on Washington Irving’s classic......more
This charming operetta by Clarence Edward Le Massena, based on the classic tale of Pandora’s box by Nathaniel Hawthorne,......more
Experience the thrill and romance of the Hungarian cavalry through the stirring music of Emmerich Kálmán, composer of th......more
This book contains captivating vocal selections from the three-act musical comedy The Billionaire by Gustave Kerker and ......more
This stunning musical adaptation of John Bunyan’s classic spiritual allegory is a tour de force of choral singing, orche......more
A lively and entertaining comic opera that tells the story of a young woman’s quest for love and happiness. Featuring ca......more
This musical play, composed of two acts, promises to be a delightful performance filled with original music and stunning......more
This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of light opera and musical comedy in turn-of-the-century America......more
This delightful comic opera tells the story of a sorcerer who uses his powers to help a young couple fall in love. Featu......more
This two-act musical play tells the story of a count who falls in love with a cabaret singer. It is a delightful and ent......more
The exotic world of the geisha is brought to life in this captivating musical play by acclaimed composer Sidney Jones. T......more
This book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of light opera and musical comedy in turn-of-the-century America......more
This musical play, composed of two acts, promises to be a delightful performance filled with original music and stunning......more
Indulge in the whimsical and hilarious tale of ’The Wizard of the Nile’. A delightful comic opera that follows the wacky......more
Guys on Ice is a hilarious and heartwarming musical about two ice fishermen, Marvin and Lloyd, as they spend a day on a ......more
Chu Chin Chow is a musical tale that has captivated audiences for over a century. Frederic Norton’s charming characters ......more
In this magical and romantic musical drama, follow the journey of a young couple as they navigate through love and the o......more
A hilarious and unforgettable story of romance, mummies, and catchy tunes. This musical farce is sure to leave you hummi......more
Yokohama Maid tells the story of two American sailors who fall for two Japanese women, but cultural and social differenc......more
This is the libretto of the beloved comic opera ’Naughty Marietta’, by Victor Herbert. Featuring the complete lyrics and......more
This delightful musical play is perfect for anyone with a love of the golden age of musical theater. With catchy tunes a......more
Guys on Ice is a hilarious and heartwarming musical about two ice fishermen, Marvin and Lloyd, as they spend a day on a ......more
Chu Chin Chow is a musical tale that has captivated audiences for over a century. Frederic Norton’s charming characters ......more
In this magical and romantic musical drama, follow the journey of a young couple as they navigate through love and the o......more
A hilarious and unforgettable story of romance, mummies, and catchy tunes. This musical farce is sure to leave you hummi......more
This charming musical adaptation of Richard Barham’s classic poem is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Set to an un......more
First performed in 1886, Erminie was a massive hit in its day, playing for over 500 nights at the New York Casino. This ......more
Experience the romance and humor of this charming musical comedy from celebrated composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari and libre......more
This delightful musical play is perfect for anyone with a love of the golden age of musical theater. With catchy tunes a......more
First performed in 1886, Erminie was a massive hit in its day, playing for over 500 nights at the New York Casino. This ......more
Experience the romance and humor of this charming musical comedy from celebrated composer Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari and libre......more
This charming operetta by Clarence Edward Le Massena, based on the classic tale of Pandora’s box by Nathaniel Hawthorne,......more
Experience the thrill and romance of the Hungarian cavalry through the stirring music of Emmerich Kálmán, composer of th......more
This two-act musical play tells the story of a count who falls in love with a cabaret singer. It is a delightful and ent......more
Indulge in the whimsical and hilarious tale of ’The Wizard of the Nile’. A delightful comic opera that follows the wacky......more
The exotic world of the geisha is brought to life in this captivating musical play by acclaimed composer Sidney Jones. T......more
Originally performed in 1920, Rip Van Winkle is a charming and whimsical folk-opera based on Washington Irving’s classic......more
This book contains captivating vocal selections from the three-act musical comedy The Billionaire by Gustave Kerker and ......more
This stunning musical adaptation of John Bunyan’s classic spiritual allegory is a tour de force of choral singing, orche......more
This charming musical adaptation of Richard Barham’s classic poem is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Set to an un......more
A lively and entertaining comic opera that tells the story of a young woman’s quest for love and happiness. Featuring ca......more
Embodied Nostalgia is a collection of interlocking case studies that focus on how social dance in musical theatre brings......more
The official behind-the-scenes companion to the stage musical adaptation of Back to the Future; includes the complete ly......more
In the vein of the classic Johnny Cash: The Life, this groundbreaking work explores the wild life and extraordinary musi......more
Can you imagine a world without music? That’s exactly what happened to young Melody Bell and her two friends, Harmon E. ......more
This book offers a series of essays that show the integrated role that musical structure (including harmony, melody, rhy......more
This book offers a series of essays that show the integrated role that musical structure (including harmony, melody, rhy......more
The politics of Broadway musicals matter a great deal more to U.S. American culture than they appear to mean, and they a......more
The politics of Broadway musicals matter a great deal more to U.S. American culture than they appear to mean, and they a......more
Like many national cinemas, the French cinema has a rich tradition of film musicals beginning with the advent of sound t......more
What should we consider when thinking about the relationship between an onstage performance and the story the performanc......more
A comprehensive reassessment of British musical films 1946-1972 including King’s Rhapsody, Beat Girl, The Tommy Steele S......more
Stephen Sondheim is one of the best-known and most-loved musical theatre composers, but also one of the most misundersto......more
Hollywood’s conversion to sound in the 1920s created an early peak in the film musical, following the immense success of......more
Hollywood’s conversion to sound in the 1920s created an early peak in the film musical, following the immense success of......more
Dramaturgy is at the heart of any musical theatre score, proving that song and music combined can collectively act as dr......more
Dramaturgy is at the heart of any musical theatre score, proving that song and music combined can collectively act as dr......more
Hollywood’s conversion to sound in the 1920s created an early peak in the film musical following the immense success of ......more
From the first stage production of The Wizard of Oz in 1902, to the classic MGM film (1939), to the musicals The Wiz (19......more
From the first stage production of The Wizard of Oz in 1902, to the classic MGM film (1939), to the musicals The Wiz (19......more
"Brazenly entertaining. . . . It summons to the page a Broadway voice like no other."--Los Angeles Times "[An] erudite a......more
Musical theatre is often perceived as either a Broadway based art form, or as having separate histories in London and Ne......more
Musical theatre is often perceived as either a Broadway based art form, or as having separate histories in London and Ne......more
But is it a musical? This question is regularly asked of films, television shows and other media objects that sit uncomf......more
Female musical theatre singers produce some of the most exciting and expressive singing an audience can experience. They......more
Female musical theatre singers produce some of the most exciting and expressive singing an audience can experience. They......more
"This hilarious book is a gift to every cook and every lover of musical theater." -- Dorie Greenspan Good food and trivi......more
Funny, You Don’t Look Like a Grandmother is a humorous, heartwarming revue that looks at modern grandmothers in a whole ......more
Mark Cabaniss brings to life the rocky origins of this timeless show, the music behind it, and the against-all-odds succ......more