Writing The Broadway Musical
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.27 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0306809435 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Aaron Frankel has directed over a hundred musicals and plays, some twenty of them new, in addition to collaborating as a writer both on and off Broadway. He lives in New York City.. He has taught at ten universities, including Columbia University, NYU, and the New School, where he has led a musical theater writing workshop for more than thirty years
I found not a single useful bit of information in this book for librettists. I wanted to know about structure, song placement, roles of songs, examples of structure, any kind of tips at all.This book was so weirdly conceived - it seemed to be written for people who know nothing about musicals at all and was certainly not helpful as a guide or reference . "TERRIFIC SUPPORT" according to Heart Shapre'. First time writing a Broadway play that is bound to be a hit - no kidding - Title - WHERE'S THAT BROADWAYThe play includes many songs and the book provides excellent guidlines for including them.The author Aaron Frankel is a familiar name and I am very pleased he took the time . Rita R. Montes-martin said Writing The Broadway Musical. I have had ideas for several musicals for a number of years and needed this well written book to help me organize my ideas and inspire me to get to work on my potentials HITS they wont get produced staying as only Ideas in my mind.Rita Montes Martin.
With a new introduction and revised text, Frankel's work is ready to guide a new generation of aspiring writers.. Using copious examples from classic shows, Frankel has created the quintessential musical writers' how-to. Among the topics:definitions of musical theater; differences between musical books and straight plays and between poetry and lyrics; what a score is and how it develops; how to write for the voice; and how to audition musicals for producers. Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book- and songwriters clearly explains the fundamentals of the three crafts of a musical—book, music, and lyrics
"Cannot be overlooked by those interested in a musical theater career." -- Variety"Detailed analysis that will assist both composers and writers." -- Backstage