Musicals Books

New and Published Books

1. In The Space Of A Song

   The Uses of Song in Film

   By Richard Dyer

   Songs take up space and time in films. Richard Dyer's In the Space of a Song takes off from this perception, arguing that the way songs take up space indicates a great deal about the songs themselves, the nature of the feelings they present, and who is allowed to present feelings how, when and...

   Published October 13th 2011 by Routledge
2. The Musical

   A Research and Information Guide, 2nd Edition

   By William Everett

   Series: Routledge Music Bibliographies

   The musical, whether on stage or screen, is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable musical genres, yet one of the most perplexing. What are its defining features? How does it negotiate multiple socio-cultural-economic spaces? Is it a popular tradition? Is it a commercial enterprise? Is it a...

   Published April 20th 2011 by Routledge
3. Acting in Musical Theatre

   A Comprehensive Course

   By Joe Deer, Rocco Dal Vera

   Acting in Musical Theatre is the only complete course in approaching a role in a musical. It is the first to combine acting, singing and dancing into a comprehensive guide, combining what have previously been treated as three separate disciplines. This book contains fundamental skills for novice...

   Published May 8th 2008 by Routledge
4. America's Songs

   The Stories Behind the Songs of Broadway, Hollywood, and Tin Pan Alley

   By Philip Furia, Michael Lasser

   Published May 11th 2006 by Routledge
5. Jerry Herman

   The Lyrics

   By Jerry Herman, Ken Bloom

   Jerry Herman is one of Broadway's most celebrated composers and lyricists, this book includes early lyrics from Herman's first Broadway revues and shows, songs cut from his best-loved shows, and new lyrics....

   Published September 9th 2003 by Routledge
6. Alice May

   Gilbert & Sullivan's First Prima Donna

   By Adrienne Simpson

   Series: Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre

   Published August 21st 2003 by Routledge
7. Tin Pan Alley

   An Encyclopedia of the Golden Age of American Song

   By David A. Jasen

   For nearly a century, New York's famous "Tin Pan Alley" was the center of popular music publishing in this country. It was where songwriting became a profession, and songs were made-to-order for the biggest stars. Selling popular music to a mass audience from coast-to-coast involved the greatest...

   Published June 24th 2003 by Routledge
8. Harry B. Smith

   Dean of American Librettists

   By John Franceschina

   Series: Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre

   Published June 22nd 2003 by Routledge
9. David Braham

   The American Offenbach

   By John Franceschina

   Series: Forgotten Stars of the Musical Theatre

   Published December 25th 2002 by Routledge
10. Hollywood Songsters

    Singers Who Act and Actors Who Sing: A Biographical Dictionary

    By James Parish, Michael Pitts

    For fans of musicals, singing, Hollywood history, and the lives of stars, no other work equals this new three-volume reference to the on- and off-camera careers of more than 100 performers who made major contributions to the American screen musical. From June Allyson to Mae West, Hollwood Songsters...

    Published December 12th 2002 by Routledge