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Musical Theatre For Dummies
1. Aufl.
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16,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Wiley |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 31.01.2023 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781119889526 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 384 |
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<p><b>Discover what goes on behind the curtains of your favorite musical</b></p> <p>Do you want to know more about the fascinating history of Broadway musicals, the stars of yesterday and today, and what goes on behind the curtain of a musical production? In <i>Musical Theatre For Dummies, </i>Broadway insider and host of Sirus/XM Radio’s ON BROADWAY channel Seth Rudetsky takes you backstage and reveals everything you want to know (and what you didn't know you wanted to know) about life in the theatre. How did musical theatre begin? How did Broadway stars become stars? How can you launch your own musical theatre path, whether in a school musical, community theatre, or on a path toward Broadway? Get answers to all these questions along with tons more insight from the unofficial "mayor of Broadway." </p> <ul> <li>Learn the history of musical theater and discover the stories of shows that have run for years ... or closed before opening night!</li> <li>Trace the development of productions, from the initial idea all the way through opening night and beyond</li> <li>Discover what it takes to make a musical come together, from pit musicans, stage managers, and swings to designers, casting directors, and more.</li> <li>Get insider advice on the skills you need to perform in professional or amateur musical theater productions</li> </ul> <p>Whether you're completely new to musical theatre or have a few Tony awards displayed over your fireplace, this is the book for you. Enjoy real-life anecdotes shared with the author by Broadway's biggest stars as you become a musical theater know-it-all.</p>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part 1: Getting Started with Musical Theatre 5</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Before the Curtain Rises: Just the Basics about Musical Theatre 7</p> <p>Chapter 2: The History of Musical Theatre (in “only” 100 pages!) 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Finally the Anatomy of a Musical 123</p> <p>Chapter 4: Oklahoma, Chicago, Avenue Q: Where Musical Theatre Takes Place 139</p> <p>Chapter 5: Experiencing the Magic of Musical Theatre 167</p> <p><b>Part 2: The People Who Make Musical Theatre Happen 189</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Making the Musical — The Creators 191</p> <p>Chapter 7: Creating the Big Picture — “The Room Where It Happens” 217</p> <p>Chapter 8: Delivering the Details — The Creatives 231</p> <p>Chapter 9: “Being Alive” — The Performers 249</p> <p>Chapter 10: Introducing the People Who Work the Show Night after Night 271</p> <p><b>Part 3: The Blood, Sweat, and Tears of Theatre Life 295</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Understanding How an Idea Becomes Broadway Gold 297</p> <p>Chapter 12: “Hi-Ho, the Glamorous Life” (of a Broadway Performer) 319</p> <p>Chapter 13: Landing a Role (Paying or Not!) 339</p> <p><b>Part 4: The Part of Tens 363</b></p> <p>Chapter 14: Ten (Plus) Songs You Didn’t Realize Came from Musical Theatre 365</p> <p>Chapter 15: Ten Celebs Who Started in Musical Theatre 369</p> <p>Index 375</p>
<p><b>Seth Rudetsky </b>is the afternoon host of “On Broadway” on SIRIUSXM<sup>®</sup>. Seth has played piano and/or conducted more than a dozen Broadway shows, including <i>Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera</i>, and <i>Grease</i>. He co-wrote and starred on Broadway in the <i>New York Times</i> Critics pick musical <I>DISASTER!</I> During the COVID lockdown, he and his husband James Wesley raised more than $1,000,000 for the Actors Fund with their online show <i>Stars In The House</i>. For more info go to SethRudetsky.com.
<p><b>Musical theatre takes center stage</b> <p>How do bright ideas turn into world-famous productions? What happens behind the curtain to make shows run smoothly? How can you get involved in your local theatre or even star on Broadway one day? This book, written by the ultimate Broadway insider Seth Rudetsky, shines a spotlight on these questions and whisks you away into the delightful world of musicals. Deepen your appreciation for the shows you attend, read inside stories about your favorite shows and stars, and fall in love with musical theatre—for the first time or the 525,600th time. (If you know, you know.) <p><b>Inside… <ul><li>Find out the history of Broadway and the musical theatre genre</li> <li>Follow the process of producing musical plays</li> <li>Enjoy real-world anecdotes from behind the scenes</li> <li>Discover the best new and classic musical theatre shows</li></b></ul>
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