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Strike Up the Band: A New History of Musical Theatre,Used
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The way some histories portray the advent of musicals, youd think the genre emerged fully formed with Show Boat. Yet in truth, it took root decades earlier. In Strike Up the Band Scott Miller tells the whole story of musicals, pulling back the curtain on the amazing innovation and adventurousness of the art form, revealing its political and social conscience, and chronicling its incredibly rapid evolution over the last century.Strike Up the Band focuses not only on what happened on stage but also on how it happened and why it matters to us today. Its a different kind of history that explores the famous and, especially, the notso famous productions to discover the lineage that paved the way to contemporary musicals. Digging into 150 shows, Miller offers a forwardlooking perspective on treasures from each erasuch as Anything Goes, West Side Story, Hair, and Rentwhile also looking at fascinating, genrebusting, and often shortlived productions, including Bat Boy, Rocky Horror Show, Promenade, and The Capeman, to see how even obscure or commercially unsuccessful musicals defined and advanced the form.Moving decade by decade, Miller offers insight and inside information about the artistic approaches various composers, lyricists, bookwriters, and directors have taken, how those approaches have changed over time, and what social and historical forces continue to shape musical theatre today. He provides a strong sense of what groups have historically controlled the industry and how other groups hard work and vision continue to change the musical theatre landscape for the better. In fact, Strike Up the Band opens a new and vitally important discussion of the roles played in the musicals history by people of color, by gays and lesbians, by people with disabilities, and by women. It frames musical theatre as an important, irreplaceable piece of American history and demonstrates how it reflects the social and political conditions of its timeand how it changes them.On Broadway or off, Strike Up the Band is as adventuresome, detailed, and thoughtful in tracing the story behind the musical as it is in celebrating the forms diversity, vigor, innovation, and promise. Join Scott Miller not only in commemorating great moments on stage, but in gaining a powerful understanding of what the musical was, what it is today, and what it is becoming.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Strike Up the Band: A New History of Musical Theatre'? A: 'Strike Up the Band' delves into the evolution of musical theatre, exploring its history from early productions to contemporary works, highlighting both famous and lesser-known shows.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Scott Miller, who provides insights into the artistic approaches and historical context of musical theatre.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding musical theatre? A: The book covers the social and political influences on musical theatre, the contributions of various groups, and the evolution of artistic approaches over time.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Strike Up the Band' contains 276 pages, offering a comprehensive look at the history of musical theatre.
- Q: When was 'Strike Up the Band' published? A: The book was published on November 9, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to musical theatre? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible style that is suitable for both newcomers and those with existing knowledge of musical theatre.
- Q: Does the book discuss the role of diversity in musical theatre? A: Yes, it emphasizes the contributions of diverse groups, including people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and women, in shaping the musical theatre landscape.
- Q: Is there any specific focus on notable musicals in the book? A: The book discusses numerous notable musicals such as 'Anything Goes', 'West Side Story', 'Hair', and 'Rent', among others.
- Q: What can readers expect to gain from reading this book? A: Readers can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the historical context, innovations, and social significance of musical theatre across different eras.