A classic updated to include the developments of the 1990s-thefirst book to explore in detail how to create a Broadwaymusical
Brimming with advice and techniques, this essential reference forbook and song writers clearly explains the fundamentals of thethree crafts of a musical-book, music, and lyrics. Using copiousexamples from classic shows, Frankel has created the quintessentialmusical writers' how-to. Among the topics:
- Definitions of musical theater
- Differences between musical books and straight plays andbetween 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 readyto guide a new generation of aspiring writers.
【作者简介】
Aaron Frankel has directed over 100 musicals and plays, some20 of them new, in addition to collaborating as a writer both onand off Broadway. He has taught at ten universities, includingColumbia University, NYU, and the New School, where he has led amusical theater writing workshop for more than thirty years. Helives in New York City.
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