Twenty-First Century Musicals: From Stage to Screen

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138648892
• ISBN13: 9781138648890
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"