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Musical Theatre: A History is a new revised edition of a proven core text for college and secondary school students and an insightful and accessible celebration of twentyfive centuries of great theatrical entertainment.As an educator with extensive experience in professional theatre production, author John Kenrick approaches the subject with a unique appreciation of musicals as both an art form and a business. Using anecdotes, biographical profiles, clear definitions, sample scenes and select illustrations, Kenrick focuses on landmark musicals, and on the extraordinary talents and business innovators who have helped musical theatre evolve from its roots in the dramas of ancient Athens all the way to the latest hits on Broadway and London's West End.Key improvements to the second edition: A new foreword by Oscar Hammerstein III, a critically acclaimed historian and member of a family with deep ties to the musical theatre, is included The 28 chapters are reformatted for the typical 14 week, 28 session academic course, as well as for a two semester, onceweekly format, making it easy for educators to plan a syllabus and reading assignments. To make the book more interactive, each chapter includes suggested listening and reading lists, designed to help readers step beyond the printed page to experience great musicals and performers for themselves.A comprehensive guide to musical theatre as an international phenomenon, Musical Theatre: A History is an ideal textbook for university and secondary school students.
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- Q: What is 'Musical Theatre: A History' about? A: 'Musical Theatre: A History' is a revised core text that explores the evolution of musical theatre over twenty-five centuries, focusing on landmark musicals and the talents that shaped this art form.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Kenrick, an educator with extensive experience in professional theatre production.
- Q: What are the key features of the second edition? A: The second edition includes a new foreword by Oscar Hammerstein III, a reformatting of chapters for academic courses, and suggested listening and reading lists in each chapter.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 352 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for high school students? A: 'Musical Theatre: A History' is designed for both college and secondary school students, making it suitable for high school curricula.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Musical Theatre: A History' published? A: The book was published on July 27, 2017.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book contains select illustrations that complement the text and enhance understanding of the subject.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is new.
- Q: Can this book help with syllabus planning for educators? A: Yes, the reformatting of chapters facilitates easy syllabus planning for both 14-week and two-semester academic courses.