Showing results for "Musicals" in Literary History & Criticism

From West Side Story in 1957 to Road Show in 2008, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim and his collaborators have challenged the conventions of American musical theater and expanded the possibilities of what musical plays can do, how they work, and what they mean.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of A Musical Instrument by Elizabeth Barrett Browning. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 25, 2020. ------ Elizabeth Barrett Browning was an English poet of the Victorian era, popular in Britain and the United States during her lifetime. Elizabeth's volume Poems (1844) brought her great success, attracting the admiration of the writer Robert Browning. Their correspondence, courtship, and marriage were carried out in secret, for fear of her father's disapproval. - Summary by Wikipedia

Bloomsbury presents Attack of the Monster Musical by Adam Abraham, read by Christopher Ragland. How many hit musicals are based on films that were shot in two days at a budget of $30,000? The answer is one: Little Shop of Horrors. Roger Corman's monster movie opened in 1960, played the midnight...

In Nothing Like a Dame, theater journalist Eddie Shapiro opens a jewelry box full of glittering surprises, through in-depth conversations with twenty leading women of Broadway. He carefully selected Tony Award-winning stars who have spent the majority of their careers in theater, leaving aside those who have moved on or occasionally drop back in. The women he interviewed spent endless hours with him, discussing their careers, offering insights into the iconic shows, changes on Broadway over the last century, and the art (and thrill) of taking the stage night after night.  

Uncover the remarkable journey of Richard Strauss, one of the most influential composers of the late Romantic and early modern eras. In this engaging podcast episode, we explore Strauss's life, highlighting his masterpieces like 'Salome,' 'Elektra,' 'Ein Heldenleben,' and 'Till Eulenspiegel.' Despite a life free from the struggles that plagued many of his contemporaries, Strauss's work sparked controversy and redefined the landscape of classical music. We discuss how his compositions were perceived in their time and how they stand as undeniable testaments to his genius today. Join us as we ...

The Disney Musical: Critical Approaches on Stage and Screen is the first critical treatment of the corporation's hugely successful musicals both on screen and on the stage. Its 13 articles open up a new territory in the critical discussion of the Disney mega-musical, its gender, sexual and...

Dive into the Book of Musical Knowledge, a thoughtfully crafted guide designed for anyone eager to unlock the mysteries of music. Do you love music but often feel lost in its complexities? This accessible work demystifies the tonal art, allowing non-musicians to grasp the essence and significance of renowned composers, the instruments they used, and various musical forms. Beyond just the basics, the book delves into technical topics, presented in a clear manner that is both engaging and educational. Ideal for students, teachers, and music enthusiasts alike, it condenses a comprehensive musical...

A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

An Original Audio‑Theatre Experience by CTicking clocks. Shattering alarms. A machine that dares to break the rules of time itself.Step into a world where past, present, and future collide in this original musical adaptation inspired by H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine.Follow the Time Traveller as he launches himself across the ages — through war‑torn London, through the rise and fall of civilisation, and into a distant future where the gentle Eloi live under the shadow of the monstrous Morlocks. Along the way he forms an unexpected bond with Weena, a friendship that becomes the emotional ...

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A PRODUCTION BY PIGEON PUBLISHING HOUSEPigeon Audiobooks brings together the most influential works in history — classics of finance, philosophy, personal development and more — narrated with premium quality and designed to accompany you while you build a stronger and more prosperous life. Timeless, accessible content, created to help you learn at any moment of the day.Listen to our collections:(Available in Spanish and English.)Pigeon Audiobooks: FinancePigeon Audiobooks: Top 100 Best-SellingPigeon Audiobooks: PhilosophyPigeon Audiobooks: ClassicsPigeon Audiobooks: Musical EditionPigeon ...

Librettist Josie and lyricist-composer Rita Abrams discuss why they were driven to make a musical from the classic book written by the most beloved author of Regency-era novelist, Jane Austen. In each episode, Rita and Josie break down their creative process with a particular song, explaining how Austen's wonderful book inspired the placement, pace, and lyrics in this theatrical musical.

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Two best friends embark on a journey to ruin all of their favorite childhood stories. Especially Harry Potter. And the Disney Princesses. And anything else we can get our hands on. We dive deep into the stories we know and love, but do we really know them? It turns out we don’t! Upon realizing we didn't know these stories as well as we thought, we decided to embark on a mission to dive deep and analyze as many as we possibly can (while dragging some amazing guests along with us). If you hadn’t guessed it by now, many things don’t make sense in these books, movies, and musicals. So come ...

Vampires dance with Goths around campfires far from the rainy Metroplex- as the Central Computer says in Cell U.R. "Most entertainment consists of beautiful people on sexy adventures without kids, because real life is the opposite." Imagine a near future, when nanotechnology allows doctors to install speakerphones on the inside of everyone's ears, a microphone in their throat, and scanners that record through the eyes. All citizens enjoy a permanent connection to the internet. One human cellphone loves two women; the tattoo artist, belly-dancing Gypsy fortune teller Vampire Elvirus, and a ...

Cancer, Musical Theatre, and Other Chronic Illnesses is a comical commentary about being a cancer patient and survivor framed in a fantasy musical theatre setting. Think "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend", but with cancer, and in a hospital. From healthcare snafus, to botched chemo, second opinions, being told you look great, being told you look terrible, navigating dietary restrictions, social restrictions, and break-ups, Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses has it all. Each episode is a chapter from the 2017 book of the same title. Some chapters are read by me, the author, and some are read...

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