Give My Regards to the Book

This project is an analysis of the construction of American Musical Theatre. The research for this project has been drawn from direct quotes and writings from Musical Theatre writers, scores and scripts, and from historical books. Reading of these sources reveal principles of Musical Theatre writing...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kevin A. Hicks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Music and Worship 2015-12-01
Series:Musical Offerings
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/musicalofferings/vol6/iss2/2/
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Summary:This project is an analysis of the construction of American Musical Theatre. The research for this project has been drawn from direct quotes and writings from Musical Theatre writers, scores and scripts, and from historical books. Reading of these sources reveal principles of Musical Theatre writing which the authors use and the audience expects. This project analyzes how the book, lyrics, and music to a show are written and demonstrates that the writing of Musical Theatre has developed its own unique craft which is grounded in the book.
ISSN:2330-8206
2167-3799