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Methuen Drama Careful the Spell You Cast: Stephen Sondheim Musical Analysis

Name: Careful the Spell You Cast: Stephen Sondheim Musical Analysis
Brand: Methuen Drama
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Stephen Sondheim is widely recognised as one of Broadway's most innovative and influential musical theatre composers, yet frequently mischaracterised as distant or cynical. This book reframes Sondheim's artistic legacy, arguing convincingly that he belongs squarely within the Broadway aspirational tradition rather than outside it. The author demonstrates how Sondheim's characters are fundamentally defined by their dreams and ambitions, exploring how abandoning these dreams-as seen in Follies, Merrily We Roll Along, and Road Show-represents a loss of soul for his protagonists. Rather than accepting the prevailing critical view of Sondheim as a cynic, this study reveals how his entire body of work consistently engages with themes of aspiration, hope, and the human cost of surrendering one's dreams. Published by Methuen Drama, this scholarly examination extends understanding of how Sondheim expanded the emotional and thematic range of the American musical.

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Published by Methuen Drama, a leading theatre and drama publisher specialising in works about musical and theatrical composition.

Reexamines Stephen Sondheim's reputation by challenging the widespread perception of him as a cynical or distant composer.

Explores how Sondheim's characters pursue dreams in Follies, Merrily We Roll Along, and Road Show, central to his artistic vision.

Argues that Sondheim belongs to the Broadway aspirational tradition rather than working against established musical theatre conventions.

Examines how abandoning personal dreams functions as a thematic loss of identity throughout Sondheim's major works.

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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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