Twenty-First Century Musicals
From Stage to Screen
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Theatre, Broadway & Musical Revue, Fiction & Literature, Drama, Musicals, Performing Arts
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781317234050 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | August 14, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781317234050 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | August 14, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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:
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How does the film adaptation provide a different viewing experience from the stage version?
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What themes are highlighted in the film adaptation?
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What does the new casting bring to the work?
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Do camera angles dictate a different reading from the stage version?
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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.
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.
