{"title":"Julian Woolford","description":"\u003cp\u003eJulian Woolford’s works delve into the rich tapestry of musical theatre and performing arts, offering readers insightful explorations of iconic productions such as \u003cem\u003eRodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing captures the creative processes behind beloved stages and celebrates the enduring cultural impact of classic musicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Woolford's books provide a thoughtful and engaging perspective on theatre history and performance, blending scholarly detail with accessible storytelling that brings the magic of the stage to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rodgers-and-hammersteins-the-sound-of-music-by-julian-woolford-9781138682832","title":"Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Blossom of snow may you bloom and grow,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBloom and grow forever'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften dismissed as kitsch sentimentalism, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s \u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Music\u003c\/em\u003e has proven an enduringly popular and surprisingly influential cultural icon, both within the field of musical theatre and the wider world. The Broadway production won five Tony Awards, the London production became the longest-running West End musical, and the movie version was the highest-grossing film of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book examines how the musical heralded the end of an era on Broadway; its reinvention of history and biography; how the film has influenced future stage productions; the ways in which it put child performers centre stage; and how, nearly 60 years after its stage debut, the musical still has a direct impact on the modern world, from the United States to the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this series of short essays, Julian Woolford re-examines the musical from seven different perspectives, revealing the ways in which it continues to impact the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607520690412,"sku":"9781138682832","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138682832-rodgers-and-hammerstein-s-the-sound-of-music.jpg?v=1778169795"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/julian-woolford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}