Twenty-First Century Musicals

Twenty-First Century Musicals
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 427
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ISBN-10 : 9781317234050
ISBN-13 : 1317234057
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Book Synopsis Twenty-First Century Musicals by : George Rodosthenous

Download or read book Twenty-First Century Musicals written by George Rodosthenous and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-08-14 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-First Century Musicals stakes a place for the musical in today’s cinematic landscape, taking a look at leading contemporary shows from their stage origins to their big-screen adaptations. Each chapter offers a new perspective on a single musical, challenging populist narratives and exploring underlying narratives and sub-texts in depth. Themes of national identity; race, class and gender; the ‘voice’ and ‘singing live’ on film; authenticity; camp sensibilities; and the celebration of failure are addressed in a series of questions including: How does the film adaptation provide a different viewing experience from the stage version? What themes are highlighted in the film adaptation? What does the new casting bring to the work? Do camera angles dictate a different reading from the stage version? What is lost/gained in the process of adaptation to film? Re-interpreting the contemporary film musical as a compelling art form, Twenty-First Century Musicals is a must-read for any student or scholar keen to broaden their understanding of musical performance.


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