Michael R. Jackson
A Strange Loop
A Strange Loop
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A Strange Loop is a groundbreaking metafictional musical that explores the creative process of a Black, queer writer as he struggles with identity, race, and sexuality. It received critical acclaim, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Best Musical, and Best Book of a Musical at the 2022 Tony Awards.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 20 June 2023
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Michael R. Jackson's groundbreaking original musical, A Strange Loop, delves into the tumultuous journey of a young artist grappling with a multitude of demons, including the relentless torment of his own thoughts. Set against the backdrop of New York City's vibrant art scene, the play explores the creative process of the protagonist as he confronts personal identity, race, and sexuality, which once confined him to the periphery of cultural mainstream. Through a fusion of musical styles, including jazz, gospel, and R&B, Jackson weaves a tapestry of emotions and introspection, offering a profound meditation on universal human fears and insecurities.
The play received its world premiere at Playwrights Horizons in New York in 2019, where it garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. In 2022, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, as well as Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards. Its success continued with its British premiere at the Barbican Theatre in London in 2023, where Jackson received the Best Composer, Lyricist, or Book Writer award at the 2023 Stage Debut Awards.
A Strange Loop is a metafictional musical that seamlessly blends reality and imagination, blurring the lines between the artist's personal experiences and the fictional world he creates. It explores themes of identity, marginalization, and the pursuit of artistic expression, resonating with audiences of all backgrounds and generations. With its powerful storytelling, exceptional music, and thought-provoking themes, A Strange Loop continues to be a landmark production in the world of theater.
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839042355
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