musicals

The students at the Orion Academy put on a musical based on the Wizard of Oz. Due to their egotism, four of them have the part of Dorothy, but as opening night approaches, the Dorothys drop out of the show one-by-one. Bryan Stark must find out why in order to keep the musical from being cancelled.

The script and lyrics to the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical.

Although she is a good singer, Kamilla refuses to try out for the school musical because she sees herself as overweight and doesn't want anyone looking at her. Kamilla and her mom see a doctor who tells her she's a healthy weight and encourages her to exercise to feel better both physically and mentally. Kamilla's new habit leads to a new self-confidence and a special new friend. Includes a glossary, critical thinking questions, and a personal challenge.

Painfully shy seventh-grader Shira Gordon is cast in a small role in The Music Man and also as understudy for the lead, played by diva Monica Manley, who becomes the victim of a prankster.

After moving across the country, thirteen-year-old Natalie auditions for her new school's play and overcomes her fears and insecurities about performing in a wheelchair.

Just after finishing a production of High School Musical the Musical, a group of Utah high school students goes to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for a High School Musical Convention.

"Jerzie Jhames is up for the lead role in the hottest new show heading to Broadway, "Roman and Jewel," a "Romeo and Juliet" inspired hip-hopera featuring a diverse cast and modern twists on the play. But her hopes are crushed when she learns mega-star Cinny won the lead and Jerzie is cast as her understudy. Falling for male lead Zeppelin Reid is a terrible idea-- especially once Jerzie learns Cinny wants him for herself. . . But when a video of Jerzie and Zepp practicing goes viral and the entire world weighs in on who should play Jewel, Jerzie learns that while the price of fame is high, friendship, family, and love are priceless"--Provided by publisher.

Azaleah's older sister Nia is going to be the star of the school musical but things keep going wrong at the rehearsals (missing batteries, disappearing props, microphones that suddenly do not work); Mr. Guidi, the director, blames the ghost of Thespis, but Azaleah suspects that somebody is actually sabotaging the play--and she is determined to use her detective skills to uncover the culprit, and set things right so the play will be a complete success for her stressed-out sister.

"Marnie competes against her friend Orla and Gilly, a new student at Lady Sealia Foam's Mermaid School, for the lead role of Queen Maretta in the annual Clamshell Show"--Provided by publisher.

The 'New York Post' theater columnist draws on more than 150 insider interviews to celebrate the productions, artists, and movements that shaped Broadway in the years spanning 'Sunset Boulevard' through 'The Lion King'.