musicals

Offers high school students an overview of what it takes to create costumes and apply makeup for stage shows.

A collection of lyrics written by Stephen Sondheim, including excluded songs, early drafts, anecdotes, advice on songwriting, discussions on theater history, dissections of his work, illustrations, and behind-the-scenes photographs.

Sixteen-year-old Emily Pearl's obsession with Broadway shows lands her in trouble in school and at home; but it also allows her and her best friend, Phillip, to find a solution to their problems.

Presents the lyrics to songs from Stephen Sondheim musicals produced from 1954 to 1981, including never-before-published songs from each show, and includes anecdotes and observations about his work and the American theater, as well as behind-the-scenes photographs.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the works of Andrew Lloyd Webber and provides overviews of his musical productions as well as critiques of each.

Contains color photographs, the full libretto, and a behind-the-scenes oral history of the creation and development of the musical "Rent.".

Presents the complete script and lyrics to the Broadway musical "The Full Monty," about six steel-mill workers who start a strip show for extra money, and includes color photos from performances.

Traces the history of stage musicals from ancient times to the present, highlighting the composers, performers, and traditions that have shaped musical theater and exploring the elements that have made it so popular.

Contains a guide to auditioning for musical theater and plays, including advice and information on finding music or a monologue, coping with nerves, as well as as describing the life of an actor, the roles of agents and managers, and the tools of the trade.

Chronicles one hundred years of Broadway musical history, profiling some of theater's most influential shows, composers, directors, producers, and actors.