Byrne, Kevin

The Jukebox Musical: An Interpretive History

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ISBN 13:: 9780367648923
author:: Byrne, Kevin
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 8
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimetres (0.17 kg
Genre:: Music, Genres & Styles, Musicals,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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The Jukebox Musical: An Interpretive History is a comprehensive guide to this unique genre of theater. It delves into its history to explain why jukebox musicals have become beloved by multiple generations of theatergoers and practitioners. This text explores the three main categories of the jukebox musical, including biographical, genre-specific, and artist catalog productions. It examines how creative teams tackle the challenge of weaving together plot and song to convey meaning, emotion, excitement, and beauty on stage. The book also considers the role of song in these productions, balancing information with interpretation for the audience. Ideal for students, performers, and musical theater enthusiasts, this introduction provides a valuable insight into one of the most popular and successful stage genres of the 21st century.

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