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Writing The Broadway Musical [Paperback] – by Aaron Frankel (Author)
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A classic updated to include the developments of the 1990s-the first book to explore in detail how to create a Broadway musical
Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference for book and song writers clearly explains the fundamentals of the three crafts of a musical-book, music, and lyrics. Using copious examples from classic shows, Frankel has created the quintessential musical writers' how-to. Among the topics:
- Definitions of musical theater
- Differences between musical books and straight plays and between poetry and lyrics
- What a score is and how it develops
- How to write for the voice
- How to audition musicals for producers
With a new introduction and revised text, Frankel's work is ready to guide a new generation of aspiring writers.
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Publisher: Da Capo Press
Released: 2000
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