First edition published in 2008 by Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Updates 2003. Always more magic to do. Morning glow: the college years -- Transitions: keep dancing through -- Early "Godspell" -- The "Godspell" score and first Grammys -- The Bernstein influence -- "Pippin", Broadway, and Schwartz vs. Fosse -- "The Magic Show" and future enchantments ; Act II: 1974 to 1991. "The Baker's Wife": mixed ingredients -- "Working": creating a nonfiction musical -- Mid journey reflections -- "Rags" on Broadway and the 1980s -- "Children of Eden": second chances ; Act III: 1991 to 2003. "Pocahontas" and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (movies) -- "Mulan" and "The Prince of Egypt" (movies) ; Wicked. Landing in Oz -- Structuring twists and turns -- On the right track -- Story of committee -- Somewhere over the keyboard -- First drafts and "adjustifications" -- We're off to see a reading -- Turning points in Oz -- If we only had a team -- Character development -- The countdown begins -- Shock at first sight -- Pre-broadway summer -- "Wicked" on Broadway ; Updates 2003. "Wicked" worldwide and the life-changing milestone -- From movies to stage musicals : "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and "The Prince of Egypt" -- Hollywood calls again -- Always more magic to do.
Summary:
This updated and revised second edition delves into Stephen Schwartz's creative process for the new stage musicals, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", "The Prince of Egypt", and other shows.
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