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"Cannot be overlooked by those interested in a musical theater career." -- Variety
"Detailed analysis [that] will assist both composers and writers." -- Backstage
"Detailed analysis [that] will assist both composers and writers." -- Backstage
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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. 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. With a new introduction and revised text, Frankel's work is ready to guide a new generation of aspiring writers.
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Creating a musical can be one of the most satisfying experiences in theater. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Creating a musical can be one of the most satisfying experiences in theater. Read the first page
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Power-packed handbook,
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This review is from: Writing the Broadway Musical (Paperback)
In only 192 pages, Frankel presents writing for the musical theatre from the perspective of the book writer, lyricist and composer -- and how each contributes to the whole. Enough specifics for each to gain a better appreciation of the others' unique contributions. The book would be an excellent introductory text for a musical theate workshop. Most examples from My Fair Lady are illustrative and excellent; other examples from Company were less helpful (as that show was less successful). Highly recommended for those working on musical to keep near at hand.
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This review is from: Writing the Broadway Musical (Paperback)
Many of today's top talents in musicals on and off Broadway have studied with Aaron Frankel. Now anyone can learn the ropes from this honored director and instructor in a step-by-step guide that makes for good reading whether you are a writer, composer, or simply an avid theatergoer. I enjoyed the previous edition and found this revised and updated one an even more interesting read.
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Writing the Broadway Musical,
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This review is from: Writing the Broadway Musical (Paperback)
Aaron Frankel writes with the voice of helpful and comprehensive experience. He is a writer - and teacher - of the highest order, and there are important points made in this book that are of great value to actors, directors and producers, as well as the playwrights for whom the book is primarily intended. Mr. Frankel is one of the few authors who expresses himself with both a clear, accessible style and a with a talent for engaging the reader every step of the way.
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