{"title":"Kristin Stultz Pressley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristin Stultz Pressley\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the vibrant world of musical theatre, offering insightful explorations of landmark productions and trends. Her works illuminate the creative forces behind jukebox and Pulitzer Prize-winning musicals, blending cultural history with critical analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect an engaging journey through the arts, where music, storytelling, and theatrical innovation intersect. Pressley’s writing celebrates the dynamic spirit of performance while revealing the broader cultural impact of these celebrated works.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jukebox-musicals-by-kristin-stultz-pressley-9781350459489","title":"Jukebox Musicals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is meant by the phrase \"Jukebox Musical\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \u003cem\u003eCrazy for You\u003c\/em\u003e have in common with \u003cem\u003eMamma Mia!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMoulin Rouge\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do audiences love - and critics tolerate - Jukebox Musicals?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJukebox Musicals\u003c\/em\u003e explores a style of show that’s dominated Broadway for the better part of two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a chronological look at the development of long-running hits, like \u003cem\u003eMamma Mia!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJersey Boys\u003c\/em\u003e, this book traces the Jukebox Musical from when it was an exception on Broadway to when it became the rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamining the origins and reception for ten of these shows, this volume offers an exploration of one of the most divisive sub-genres of the musical form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in Methuen Drama's \u003cem\u003eEssential Musicals\u003c\/em\u003e series, this book is perfect for students of Musical Theatre, drawing together different resources to dig into the backstories of Broadway’s biggest hits and mining the historical record for nuggets of information that illuminate our understanding and enhance our enjoyment of Musical Theatre’s unique brand of magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424441024748,"sku":"9781350459489","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350459489.jpg?v=1774768456"},{"product_id":"pulitzer-prize-winning-musicals-by-kristin-stultz-pressley-9781350459106","title":"Pulitzer Prize-Winning Musicals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tie that binds a show like the Gershwin Brothers’ \u003ci\u003eOf Thee I Sing\u003c\/i\u003e to Michael R. Jackson’s \u003ci\u003eA Strange Loop\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know that the Pulitzer Prize for Drama has been awarded to just ten musicals since the award’s inception in 1917?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy have certain musicals captured the imagination and hearts of the Pulitzer Prize committee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePulitzer Prize-Winning Musicals\u003c\/i\u003e takes a chronological look at the ten musicals that have won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeep diving into the development of each show, this accessible study unpacks the creation, production, and reception of each musical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter traces a different Prize-winning show from its inception to its opening night. It introduces the reader to each musical’s key creators and company members and places them in the larger context of Broadway history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished in Methuen Drama's \u003ci\u003eEssential Musicals\u003c\/i\u003e series, this book is perfect for students of Musical Theatre, drawing together different resources to dig into the backstories of Broadway’s biggest hits and mining the historical record for nuggets of information that illuminate our understanding and enhance our enjoyment of musical theatre’s unique brand of magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432036155628,"sku":"9781350459106","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350459106.jpg?v=1774556921"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kristin-stultz-pressley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}