Musicals

'A pitch-perfect second chance romance with off-the-charts tension and chemistry' Carley Fortune, New York Times bestselling author of Every Summer After<BR>A former pop star finds herself back in the spotlight - along with an old flame from her past - in this 'friends to lovers' meets 'enemies to lovers' romance from the bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask, the sensational TikTok romance!<BR><BR> Then. Katee Rose is living the dream as America's number one pop star, caught in a whirlwind of sold-out concerts, screaming fans and constant tabloid coverage. Everyone wants to know everything about her and her boyfriend, Ryan LaNeve, the hottest member of adored boy band CrushZone. Katee loves to perform but hates the impossible demands of stardom. Maybe that's why she finds herself in the arms of another CrushZone member, Cal Kirby. Quiet, serious Cal, who's always been a good friend to Katee, is suddenly Cal with the smouldering eyes and very good hands. One unforgettable night is all it takes to blow up Katee's relationship with Ryan, her career, her whole life . . .<BR><BR> Now. Kathleen Rosenberg is okay with her ordinary existence and leaving her pop star image in the past. That is, until Cal shows up with the opportunity of her dreams - a starring role in the Broadway show he's directing and a chance to perform the way she's always wanted. The two haven't spoken since the joint destruction of their careers, and each of them blames the other. But rehearsals are long, those eyes still smoulder and those hands are still very good. Despite everything, Katee can't deny the chemistry between them. Is it ever a good idea to reignite old flames? Especially if you've been burned in the past?<BR><BR>'This book is catnip for those of us who love boybands, musical theater, and second chances at first love' Emma Straub, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Tomorrow<BR><BR>'The angsty, sexy backstage romance of my dreams' Ava Wilder, author of How to Fake it in Hollywood<BR><BR>'This stellar romance has all the passion, energy, and showstopping moments of a real Broadway musical' Susie Dumond, author of Queerly Beloved<BR><BR>'Smart and sexy, infused with crackling chemistry . . . I devoured it in a day' Laura Hankin, author of Happy & You Know It<BR><BR>'Sussman dazzles in this smart second-chance romance' Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)<BR><BR>'As fun and frothy as a Britney concert mashed up with a musical comedy' Entertainment Weekly

Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama<BR><BR>Now a major motion picture, available on Disney Plus.<BR><BR>Goodreads best non-fiction book of 2016<BR><BR>From Tony Award-winning composer-lyricist-star Lin-Manuel Miranda comes a backstage pass to his groundbreaking, hit musical Hamilton.<BR><BR>Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musical Hamilton is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best traditions of theater, this once-in-a-generation show broadens the sound of Broadway, reveals the storytelling power of rap, and claims the origins of the United States for a diverse new generation.<BR><BR>HAMILTON: THE REVOLUTION gives readers an unprecedented view of both revolutions, from the only two writers able to provide it. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages - "since before this was even a show," according to Miranda - traces its development from an improbable perfor­mance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. In addition, Miranda has written more than 200 funny, revealing footnotes for his award-winning libretto, the full text of which is published here.<BR><BR>Their account features photos by the renowned Frank Ockenfels and veteran Broadway photographer, Joan Marcus; exclusive looks at notebooks and emails; interviews with Questlove, Stephen Sond­heim, leading political commentators, and more than 50 people involved with the production; and multiple appearances by Presi­dent Obama himself. The book does more than tell the surprising story of how a Broadway musical became an international phenomenon: It demonstrates that America has always been renewed by the brash upstarts and brilliant outsiders, the men and women who don't throw away their shot.

Die Bayreuther Festspiele feiern 2026 ihren 150. Geburtstag. Seit der Gründung sind sie ein „Seismograph deutscher Befindlichkeit“ (Udo Bermbach), aber auch ein Brennspiegel ästhetischer Prozesse. Das Buch zeigt, wie und warum sich Sinnhorizonte bei den Festspielen verschoben haben. Es beschreibt, wie und warum sich der Umgang mit Wagner diesseits und jenseits der Bühne verändert hat – teils radikal, teils moderat und fast unmerklich. <BR>Die 25 Kapitel des Buches widmen sich zentralen Aspekten der Festspiele unter neuen Blickwinkeln und oft auf der Basis unveröffentlichter Dokumente. Zahlreiche Quellen werden erstmals ausgewertet – aus dem Nationalarchiv der Richard-Wagner-Stiftung, aus weiteren Archiven sowie aus privaten Nachlässen. Dazu gehört die Korrespondenz mit weltberühmten Dirigenten (Herbert von Karajan, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Pierre Boulez und viele andere). Auch durch Quellen zur Regie von Heinz Tietjen und dem legendären „Neubayreuth“ bis hin zu den Inszenierungen von Patrice Chéreau oder Götz Friedrich ergeben sich ungewohnte Perspektiven. Briefe, Briefentwürfe, Tagebücher, Protokolle und Berichte werden dabei ebenso einbezogen wie Dirigierpartituren, Regiebücher und Tonaufnahmen. <BR>Der Fragehorizont reicht von Wagners eigener Einstudierung des „Rings“ 1876 bis in die Gegenwart. Dass dabei auch Wandlungen des Wagner-Gesangs eine Rolle spielen, versteht sich von selbst. <BR>So entsteht ein facettenreiches und vielfach auch neues Bild der Festspiele von der Zeit Richard und Cosima Wagners bis zu jüngsten Produktionen von Barrie Kosky und Tobias Kratzer. Es zeigt sich: Bayreuth ist stets das Besondere und das Allgemeine zugleich, von Menschen gemacht, gefeiert, kritisiert, verdammt.

Situated at the interstices of music and theatre studies, Theatrimusicality: Spectauralising Performance reframes the dynamic interplay of theatricality and musicality and theorises theatrimusicality as a conceptual consequent of analysing contemporary performance practices that lie in the intersection between theatre and music. The book establishes theatrimusicality as a hermeneutic apparatus and a dramaturgical approach to examining these works of the ‘in-between’ that defy neat taxonomies. Examining the co-transformative inter-workings, where the musical frames the theatrical even as the theatrical fashions the musical, Tan demonstrates how theatrimusicality allows new ways of meaning-making and analysis. The book also introduces an accompanying concept of spectaurality, a mode of reception that involves ‘seeing’ musicality and ‘listening’ to theatricality. Encountering performance spectaurally engenders alternative interpretive and affective experiences. Through deep analyses of a range of performances from varying cultures and contexts, Theatrimusicality encourages an appreciation of the co-presence of listening and seeing where perception becomes intertwined and relational.

Petula Clark's first appearance on the airwaves was in 1942, aged nine, singing on a BBC radio show that broadcast messages to the troops. It was to be the start of the longest career of any British entertainer, as she evolved from child star to music, film and theatre legend.<BR><BR>After a string of hit records in the UK in the 50s, Petula followed her heart and future husband to France where she became the nation's most popular female vocalist, before going truly global when she topped the charts in the US with Downtown. Hollywood beckoned, then Vegas, Broadway and the West End.<BR><BR>Petula is an artist who has always had an innate ability to create deep connections with audiences everywhere, remaining beloved and relevant across different eras. In her first and only autobiography, she brings that same personal passion and spirit to her writing, with a witty, sparkling and deeply intimate narrative.<BR><BR>She confides in us with glorious showbiz gems, such as the time she saw Frank Sinatra at both his most charming and his most intimidating, or there's the day she attended Liza Minelli and David Gest's wedding as one of thirteen maids of honour, all dressed in black.<BR><BR>While beneath the shiny surface, she also reflects on the people and moments that shaped her, on love and loss, on the family life she cherished away from the spotlight and, ultimately, on finding her own path to happiness and fulfilment.<BR><BR>Find out why John Lennon, at his bed-in for peace with Yoko, asked 'Is that You, Petula?' It was. And this is Petula, a true icon of popular music, telling you her story, in her own words.

Seit etwa zehn Jahren hat die Zusammenarbeit von Laien mit professionellen Theatermacher:innen eine immer wichtigere Bedeutung erhalten und die Vermittlungsarbeit an institutionalisierten Theatern und Opernhäusern verändert. In diesem Band wird aus verschiedenen Perspektiven aus dem deutschsprachigen und internationalen Kontext heraus beleuchtet, wie die künstlerische Erfahrung, die Qualität der Aufführungen und das Empowerment der Teilnehmenden in einem produktiven Spannungsverhältnis stehen können. Gleichzeitig wird der Frage nachgegangen, wie sich Community- und Outreachprojekte auf die künstlerische, inhaltliche und ästhetische Arbeit und das Erscheinungsbild eines Hauses auswirken.Theater und Festivals binden heutzutage junge Menschen aktiv in Entscheidungsprozesse ein, sei es im Rahmen eines Jugendgremiums oder einer Festivaljury. „Jung" meint dabei alle Menschen, die im Rahmen eines partizipativen Theaterprojekts interessiert daran sind, Gemeinschaft aktiv mitzugestalten. Diskutiert wird, inwieweit ihre Ansichten – auch im europäischen Vergleich – in die Planung und Gestaltung von Formaten und Prozessen einfließen und ob diese neuen Perspektiven die Arbeit und Strukturen der Theater- und Opernbetriebe verändern. Der Band stellt am Beispiel unterschiedlicher künstlerischer Projekte und Ansätze teilhabeorientierte Öffnungsstrategien vor und führt diese mit theoretischen Diskursen zusammen.

Since its founding by Joseph Papp in the 1950s, The Public Theater has been an American artistic leader defined by its breadth of programming, from Hair and A Chorus Line, to Free Shakespeare in the Park. With the recent critical and financial success of Fun Home and Hamilton, and its emphasis on new play development, The Public's contemporary history has been equally remarkable, even as world crises and social changes have tested the mettle of its foundation of accessible and "radically inclusive" theatre for all. <BR><BR>One Public presents the broader organization, its creative methodology, and its enormous growth over the past 20 years. Framed by the tenure and leadership of its current artistic director, the book tells the contemporary story, recorded over many interviews with iconic practitioners and performers ranging from Diane Paulus, Tony Kushner and Lynn Nottage to Kevin Kline, Chelsea Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda.<BR><BR>Case-study driven, One Public uses oral history accounts and authorial experience to illuminate The Public Theater, Eustis and their cultural influence on the city of New York and the greater United States. The story highlights the successes and challenges of an institution at once espousing a mission of inclusivity and community-based arts creation, while also developing Broadway hits and international fame.<BR><BR>One Public is also available in audiobook format from audiobook retailers.

August Wilhelm Iffland legte die Korrespondenz, die er als Direktor des Berliner Nationaltheaters von 1796 bis 1814 führte, geordnet ab und etablierte so ein administratives und dramaturgisches Archiv, das zu einem wichtigen Arbeitsinstrument seiner Theaterleitung wurde. Dieses Archiv eignet sich in besonderer Weise dafür, Einblicke in die komplexen Entstehungsprozesse von Theateraufführungen zu eröffnen. Eine Theateraufführung entsteht durch die Interaktion verschiedener Elemente: institutioneller Rahmen, Raum, Darsteller, Publikum, Bühnenspiel, Text, Musik, Tanz, Kostüme, Dekorationen, Requisiten, Beleuchtung. Mit der vorliegenden Briefauswahl und den einführenden Texten wird der Versuch unternommen, diese Elemente sichtbar zu machen.

Die Ouvertüre gehört zur Oper wie der Spitzenton in der höchsten Sopran- oder Tenor-Lage. Sollte man meinen. Dabei beginnt längst nicht jede Oper mit einer Ouvertüre.Dieses Buch beschreibt Erscheinungsformen und Funktionen der instrumentalen Einleitung im Musiktheater vom Barock bis in die Moderne. Der Blick ist dabei auf den Zusammenhang zwischen Eröffnungsmusik und Bühnenhandlung gerichtet, auf etwas, was in der Frühzeit der Oper gerade nicht angestrebt worden war, sich dann aber Schritt für Schritt entwickelte.So erzählt das Buch viele unbekannte Geschichten von konventionellen und vor allem unkonventionellen Lösungen, wie eine Oper eröffnet und ein Publikum zur Aufmerksamkeit gerufen wurde. Schon im 18. Jahrhundert gab es beispielsweise Pantomimen bei geöffnetem Vorhang - und zwar lange bevor 'moderne' Opernregie solche Aktionen traditionellen Ouvertüren hinzuerfinden sollte. Auch davon ist, in einem Bogen von Monteverdis "Orfeo" bis zu Brittens "Owen Wingrave", die Rede.

Warum kann Papageno seine Geliebte nur mit Silberglöckchen anlocken? Warum ist im Freischütz das Mitternachtsschlagen ausgerechnet in der Wolfsschlucht zu hören? Und warum stellen Glocken für die Hugenotten in Meyerbeers Oper kein Symbol für den christlichen Gott dar? Der Musikethnologe Nepomuk Riva geht in diesem Buch den vielfältigen Funktionen von Glocken in Musiktheaterwerken nach - von der Zauberflöte bis zum Musical Der Glöckner von Notre Dame. Er zeigt, wie das Instrument neben seiner religiösen Bedeutung immer auch für Politik, Gewalt oder Erotik stehen konnte. Die Analysen legen offen, wie vertraut die Komponisten mit den nationalen Läutesitten ihrer Zeit waren und wie sie das grundsätzlich andere Musikkonzept dieses Instruments in ihre Werke integriert haben. Das Buch plädiert für einen neuen Umgang mit der Glocke, die bislang oft nur als Signalinstrument oder akustischer Spezialeffekt abgewertet wird. Die Leserschaft soll dazu angeleitet werden, zahlreiche Werke als "geläutete Musik" neu wahrzunehmen.

Celebrate the magic and legacy of Wicked, exploring the uplifting themes woven through this powerful story.Dive behind the emerald curtain with this captivating pocket guide to Wicked, the sensational book, musical and film phenomenon that has enchanted audiences worldwide. Since its Broadway debut in 2003, Wicked has become a global cultural icon, grossing over $5 billion and running for more than 20 spellbinding years, captivating over 60 million theatregoers across 16 countries. This timeless tale reaches far and wide, with its messages of acceptance, friendship and authenticity. Make space for all the positivity that Wicked has to offer, gleaning insight from the characters, cast and its symbolism. Packed with key facts, memorable quotes, and encapsulating all the feels of the hit film, this is the ultimate gift for any fan of the beloved musical or the enchanting world of Oz. Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

Revel in over 50 years of outrageous fun as you color your way through the first official Rocky Horror Show coloring book featuring over 40 never-before-seen illustrations. Unleash your inner Creature of the Night, and step into a world of wild imagination, sensual pleasure, and unapologetic fun with the Rocky Horror Show: The Official Coloring Book! Relive the timeless magic of the cult classic musical with over 50 pages of intricate illustrations featuring your favorite characters, scenes, and iconic moments. From the enigmatic Dr. Frank N Furter to the innocent Brad and Janet, this coloring book invites you to add your own splash of color to the world of Rocky Horror. Based on the characters from Richard O'Brien's stage show, each page offers a chance to celebrate and personalize this beloved musical, whether you're a long-time fan or a curious newcomer. Perfect for quiet nights at home or lively gatherings with fellow fans, grab your brightest pencils, crayons, or glitter pens, and get ready to make art that's as bold and unforgettable as the Rocky Horror Show itself!

How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become the preeminent musical storyteller of the 21st century? Daniel Pollack-Pelzner traces Miranda's path from a friendly but often isolated child to the winner of multiple Tonys and Grammys for his Broadway hits Hamilton and In the Heights and his songs in Disney's Moana and Encanto.<BR><BR> Miranda's journey is a testament to the power of creativity, collaboration and cultural synthesis. His insatiable drive to create art and learn from those around him propelled him to synthesize his Latino heritage with the pop, hip-hop and Broadway musical styles of New York City. The unique blend allowed him to craft a new way of telling American stories.<BR><BR> Drawing on over 150 interviews with Miranda's family, friends and mentors, and Miranda himself, Pollack-Pelzner delves into the formative experiences that shaped Miranda's artistic vision. From his early musicals in high school to the creation of his professional masterpieces, this book reveals the sources of Miranda's creativity - not only as innate genius, but as a result of exceptional openness and collaboration. With full access to Miranda's inner circle, this behind-the-scenes origin story is sure to captivate his legions of fans and more.

Das Buch erklärt, wie Musiksujets und Musikgegenstände sowie musikalische Handlungen die lebendige Filmgeschichte prägen. Dazu zählen Klassiker und Geheimtipps, Action- und Kultfilme aus aller Welt. Regiearbeit und schauspielerische Leistungen werden essayistisch erläutert und gewürdigt. Der Band kann auch als Kompendium gelesen werden. Ferner bietet sich - dank des Registerwerkes - die Nutzung als Konversationslexikon an. Jeder Verweis lädt zum erneuten Hinsehen und Hinhören ein - und zum Nachdenken. Zwischen den Zeilen werden triviale Fragen gestellt und beantwortet: In welchem Hitchcock-Streifen geht es um Musiktherapie? In welchem Film markiert The Rolling Stones' 'Sympathy for the Devil' mit 124 im Hintergrund gesungenen 'woo-woos' die Zahl 55, die für die Handlung wichtig ist? Wer lässt die Hauptpersonen des Films über die beruhigende Wirkung von Musik auf Milchkühe sprechen?

Wicked: Quotes of Grandiosity helps Elphaba and Glinda fans of all ages reflect on their identity, inner struggles, and unlikely friendships alongside the signature lines and songs in Wicked.<BR><BR>Join Glinda, Elphaba, and other memorable characters for a wit-and-wisdom style journey through Universal Pictures’ Wicked.<BR> <BR>Filled with official lyrics, quotes, and art from all your favorite Ozians, you’ll experience the highs and lows, the funny and the poignant from Wicked. With themes that encourage acceptance of yourself and others, it’s empowering to quote (and even sing!) along. Each chapter further illuminates the complex characters and their stories, making this book—the only officially licensed book of quotes from Wicked—the perfect gift for fans of any age.<BR> <BR>Including quotes from popular songs, such as, “No One Mourns the Wicked,” “The Wizard and I,” “What Is this Feeling?” “Popular,” “I’m Not That Girl,” and “Defying Gravity,” this one-of-a-kind book is filled with touching, inspiring quotes for reliving beloved Wicked moments and for personal reflection.

By near-universal consensus, Stephen Sondheim was the greatest musical theater composer of his generation-celebrated, among other things, for the wit, sophistication, and intricacy of shows from West Side Story to Sunday in the Park with George. But a less well-known avenue for his brilliance was his lifelong fascination with designing and constructing intricate puzzles and games, from treasure hunts to crosswords to parlor and board games.<BR><BR> Matching Minds with Sondheim is a journey into this rich but largely unmapped aspect of the composer's creative life, illuminating how Sondheim's playful designs delivered moments of clarity and connection for friends, colleagues, and anyone who's ever been captivated by his genius. This book opens, for the first time, the door into what Sondheim called his "puzzler's mind," helping readers to better understand the man, his work, and-if they accept the challenge-themselves. Gaming expert Barry Joseph draws from over eighty years of Sondheim's activities, including extremely rare and never-publicly-seen puzzles and game designs, scores of original interviews with the celebrity friends who played them, archival deep dives, and illuminating analysis from both puzzle designers and theater professionals from around the world. Packed with illustrations and insights, this book does more than describe Sondheim's life in puzzles: It allows readers to match minds with the maestro by attempting to solve his puzzles and bring Sondheimian games into their own homes.

Chin up, now. Got to have thick skin down here.<BR><BR>In 1974 London, three musicians and their manager seal themselves inside an underground recording studio to complete an Americana album, unaware that materials in the walls are driving them to the brink of insanity. As artistic, social, and racial tensions flare, the atmosphere grows thornier, the music grows stranger, and Everglade Studio's mixture of creativity and claustrophobia demands its pound of flesh. <BR><BR>Longlisted for the 2023 BBC Writersroom Popcorn Award for Best New Writing, In Everglade Studio is a ferocious comedic thriller from Nathaniel Brimmer-Beller, featuring original music by Nathaniel and Aveev Isaacson.<BR><BR>This edition was published to coincide with the run at The Hope Theatre in London, in April 2024.

How do filmmakers guide viewer attention through the frame using the movement of bodies on screen? What do they seek to communicate with their cinematic choreography, and how were those choices shaped by the industrial conditions available to them?Storytelling in motion: Cinematic Choreography and the Film Musical demonstrates how figure movement can serve as a versatile strategy of meaning-making, particularly when filmmakers attend to the relationship between choreographed movement and film style. Using Franco-American film musicals as case studies, this book analyses the narrative and stylistic impact of figure movement in cinema and the subtle power of cinematic choreography, those moments when filmmakers deliberately combine the strengths of film style and organized figure movement to convey narrative meaning through motion. Cinematic choreography emphasizes musical conventions in Singin' in the Rain (Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly, 1952), prejudiced conflict in West Side Story (Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise, 1961), aesthetic play in Les Demoiselles de Rochefort (Jacques Demy, 1967), generic discomfort in Trois places pour le 26 (Jacques Demy, 1988), the politics of illness in Jeanne et le garçon formidable (Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau, 1998), and decision-making in La La Land (Damien Chazelle, 2016). Integrating vocabularies and analytical systems from Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies, film studies, and related fields to parse cinematic figure movement on multiple formal levels, this book uses performative research methods from videographic criticism to show the poetic and oblique connections between films through videographic as well as written chapters. Storytelling in Motion centers the crucial material conditions needed to make figure movement a significant component of narrative filmmaking: time, money, rehearsal space, industrial support, and performers and crew with the necessary embodied and institutional knowledge. The films discussed tell a clear story of how cinematic choreography was used by French and American filmmakers to innovate storytelling through figure movement, inspired by their predecessors' aesthetics while working within differing industrial conditions.

A hurricane has blown young Dorothy and her dog Toto far from home. Now they make their way to the Wizard of Oz for help. The Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman join them on their quest. They hope the Wizard can help them find what's missing: Some brains, courage, and a heart.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in 1900; since then, countless children have grown up loving this fairy tale. The original story, which inspired adaptations like Wicked, is now available as a special edition hardcover embossed with silver foil.- The best book to the Broadway-Musical and new Movie 'Wicked'- 'I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!' The Wicked Witch of the West- The Library of Congress declared The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to be 'America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale'- 'A heart is shown not by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.' The Wizard of Oz- 'Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking, don't they?' The Scarecrow