Deconstructing Harold Hill: An Insider's Guide to Musical Theatre

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Following on the success of the very popular and well-reviewed From Assassins to West Side Story comesDeconstructing Harold Hill. This is a book for all fans of musical theatre, and a must for directors and actors. Scott Miller's thoughtful analyses of some of the great works of the musical theatre take the buff or the professional on a journey of discovery. Each chapter looks at one musical, addressing:

• textual and musical themes
• ways in which production design can support those themes
• insight into the motivation and background of the characters
• historical and social context of the action of the show
• and much more.

Miller spotlights The Music Man, Chicago, The King and I, Passion, Ragtime, Sunday in the Park with George, and others. All are innovative works, providing a springboard for the kind of in-depth discussion among directors, their actors, and designers that can make working on a musical - or just seeing one - the most satisfying experience you've ever had. You'll never look at musicals the same way again!

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