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Oklahoma!: The Making of an American Musical, Revised and Expanded Edition
Oklahoma!: The Making of an American Musical, Revised and Expanded Edition
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Oklahoma!: The Making of an American Musical, first published in 2007, is a comprehensive account of the creation of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Author Tim Carter explores archival materials, manuscripts, and journalism to uncover the lofty aspirations and mythmaking that surrounded the show. This revised edition includes newly released sources and focuses on the key players and concepts behind the musical, making it a valuable resource for teachers, students, and musical theater enthusiasts.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 22 September 2020
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
First published in 2007,Oklahoma!: The Making of an American Musical is a comprehensive account of the iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Author Tim Carter delves into extensive archival materials, manuscripts, and journalism to unravel the rich tapestry of the musical's creation. Through his meticulous research, Carter presents a profound analysis of this landmark show, marking a significant milestone in the study of American musicals. This book also stands as one of the earliest biographies of a musical, revolutionizing the field by shifting its focus from the creators to the creations themselves. In this newly revised and expanded edition, Carter further draws upon recently released sources, including the Rouben Mamoulian Papers at the Library of Congress, alongside additional correspondence, contracts, and even new versions of the working script utilized throughout the show's rehearsal process. Moreover, Carter delves into the key figures and concepts behind the musical, encompassing the original play on which it was based (Lynn Riggs's Green Grow the Lilacs) and the Theatre Guild's Theresa Helburn and Lawrence Langner, who played a pivotal role in bringing Rodgers and Hammerstein together for their inaugural collaboration. The profound insights and perspectives offered in these revisions and additions make this edition of Carter's seminal work an indispensable acquisition for educators, students, and enthusiasts of musical theater.
Weight: 460g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190665210
Edition number: 2 Revised edition
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