Musical Theater: An Appreciation, Second Edition offers a history
of musical theater from its operating origins to the Broadway shows
of today, combined with an in-depth study of the musical styles
that paralleled changes on stage. Alyson McLamore teaches readers
how to listen to both the words and the music of the stage musical,
enabling them to understand how all the components of a show
interact to create a compelling experience for audiences. This
second edition has been updated with new chapters covering recent
developments in the twenty-first century, while insights from
recent scholarship on musical theater have been incorporated
throughout the text. The musical examples discussed in the text now
include detailed listening guides, while a new companion website
includes plot summaries and links to audio of the musical examples.
From Don Giovanni to Hamilton, Musical Theater: An Appreciation
both explores the history of musical theater and develops a deep
appreciation of the musical elements at the heart of this unique
art form.
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