Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: Twenty - First Century Musicals From Stage To Screen
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138648890
Pages: 236 Pages
Publication Date: 8/15/2017
Category: Rock & Pop Music