Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre

Ryan Donovan (The New School, USA), Emilio Mendez, Robert Gordon (Goldsmiths University of London UK)

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Methuen Drama
27 July 2023

Musicals

Series: Topics in Musical Theatre

Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre introduces readers to a facet of musicals often assumed but misunderstood: how queer approaches in musical theatre extend deeper than fabulosity. Queerness in musicals challenges their typical heteronormativity but also sometimes simultaneously reinforces it.

Featuring four case studies centered around musicals such as The Book of Mormon, Cabaret, Fun Home, La Cage aux Folles and Rent, this concise study examines the stakes of representation in the theatrical genre most often presumed to be openly queer.

Providing readers with an understanding of the historically-shifting terminology of queerness, this foundational book offers a brief overview of how queer studies informs the analysis of musicals themselves, and introduces histories of queerness in musicals as well as methods of how to examine the historical context, text, staging and reception of these works.

By: Ryan Donovan (The New School USA)
Edited by: Emilio Mendez, Robert Gordon (Goldsmiths University of London UK)
Imprint: Methuen Drama
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 165mm, Width: 121mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781350247628
ISBN 10: 1350247626
Series: Topics in Musical Theatre
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 27 July 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ryan Donovan is Assistant Professor of Theater Studies at Duke University. He is the author of Broadway Bodies: A Critical History of Conformity and co-editor of The Routledge Companion to Musical Theatre.

Reviews for Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre

[Pushes] the reader to explore beyond the text and score. Donovan’s scrupulous breakdown of history, text, production and public reception makes this a must-read for any director or producer considering a revival, whether the production is considered queer or not. * Musicals Magazine *

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Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre

Ryan Donovan (The New School, USA), Emilio Mendez, Robert Gordon (Goldsmiths University of London UK)

$21.99

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Reviews for Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre

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