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Methuen Drama Careful the Spell You Cast - Stephen Sondheim Musical Book

Name: Careful the Spell You Cast - Stephen Sondheim Musical Book
Brand: Methuen Drama
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Explore a new perspective on one of the most significant figures in musical theatre history. Careful the Spell You Cast: How Stephen Sondheim Extended the Range of the American Musical offers a deep look into the work of a composer often misunderstood as distant or cynical. This book by Methuen Drama challenges established views by placing Sondheim within the Broadway aspirational tradition. Instead of viewing his work through a lens of cynicism, this study argues that Sondheim's characters are deeply defined by their dreams. By examining key figures and productions, the text shows how the struggle to hold onto those dreams is central to his storytelling. Whether it is the characters in Follies, Merrily We Roll Along, or Road Show, the book explores the idea that abandoning a dream is equivalent to losing one's soul. This is an essential read for students of musical theatre, music historians, and fans of the American musical who want to understand how Sondheim expanded the boundaries of the genre. It provides a fresh academic framework for understanding the emotional core of his most famous works.

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Provides a fresh academic argument that challenges the common label of Stephen Sondheim as a cynical composer.

Examines the connection between Sondheim's characters and the Broadway aspirational tradition through the lens of their dreams.

Analyzes specific musical works including Follies, Merrily We Roll Along, and Road Show to support its central thesis.

Explores the high stakes of character motivation, specifically how the loss of dreams relates to the loss of soul.

Published by Methuen Drama, making it a reliable resource for music students and theatre enthusiasts.

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Brand: Methuen Drama
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1350281816
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Music > Styles > Musicals
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 March 2023
Listed Since: 24 May 2022

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