Parker, Lopez and Stone''s the Book of Mormon

Brian Granger's book explores the inherent achievements (and failures) of The Book of Mormon--one of the most ambitious, and problematic, musicals to achieve widespread success.

Table des matières

Preface: The Biggest Man-Balls on Broadway
Introduction: Fit for the Ring—A Training Montage
1. Tradition versus Originality: Musical Theatre’s Titleholder and Its Number One Challenger (A Win)
2. The Fight America Wanted: Faith as Creative Self-Guidance Versus Faith as Dutiful Collective Obedience (A Win)
3. Cheap Shots: Western Representations of Africa Versus African Diaspora Realities (A Loss)
4. A Caution: Putting LGBTQ Advocacy on Queer Street
Conclusion: Split Decision—Defending the Offending Champions

A propos de l'auteur

Brian Granger is Assistant Professor of Theatre at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia, and is a songwriter, playwright and alumnus of NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. His works for the stage include Rebel Moon and Dierdre: An a cappella Rock Opera.

Résumé

Brian Granger’s book explores the inherent achievements (and failures) of The Book of Mormon--one of the most ambitious, and problematic, musicals to achieve widespread success.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Brian Granger
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre de poche
• Sortie: 29.10.2019
• EAN: 9780367023225
• ISBN: 978-0-367-02322-5
• Pages: 72
• Thème: The Fourth Wall
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Autres; LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama, PERFORMING ARTS / Theater / General, ART / Performance, Theatre Studies, Writing & editing guides, Performance Art, Writing and editing guides, Literary studies: plays & playwrights, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Writing / General, Literary studies: plays and playwrights