Parker, Lopez and Stone's The Book of Mormon

Name: Parker, Lopez and Stone's The Book of Mormon
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SKU: 9780367023225
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By Brian Granger

Series: The Fourth Wall

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Brian Granger's Parker, Lopez and Stone's The Book of Mormon delves into the explosive and controversial musical that took the 2011 Tony Awards by storm. The book examines how the creators—Matt Parker, Trey Stone, and Robert Lopez—infused the musical with their signature taboo-breaking humour and sharp wit. Framing their creative clashes and achievements through the metaphor of boxing, Granger critically assesses both the triumphs and ideological shortcomings of this celebrated yet problematic theatrical landmark.
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This book will appeal to readers interested in musical theatre, cultural studies, and the complex interactions between comedy, controversy, and art. It suits those keen on deepening their understanding of modern American musicals and the impact of provocative storytelling.

Brian Granger’s book explores the inherent achievements (and failures) of The Book of Mormon--one of the most ambitious, and problematic, musicals to achieve widespread success.

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The Book of Mormon

In 2011, a musical full of curse words and Mormon missionaries swept that year’s Tony Awards and was praised as a triumphant return of the American musical. This book explores the inherent achievements (and failures) of The Book of Mormon—one of the most ambitious, and problematic, musicals to achieve widespread success. The creative team members—Matt Parker, Trey Stone, and composer Robert Lopez—were collectively known for their aggressive use of taboo subjects and crude, punchy humour. Using the metaphor of boxing, Granger explores the metaphorical punches the trio delivers and ruminates over the less-discussed ideological wounds that their style of shock absurdism might leave behind.

This careful examination of where The Book of Mormon succeeds and fails is sure to challenge discussion of our understanding of musical comedy and our appreciation for this cultural landmark in theatre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367023225

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 119.0mm

Height: 172.0mm

Weight: 68g

Pages: 72

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Arts & Culture Brian Granger Education & Reference Non-Fiction Series: The Fourth Wall

About the Author

Brian Granger is Assistant Professor of Theatre at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia, and is a songwriter, playwright and alumnus of NYU’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. His works for the stage include Rebel Moon and Dierdre: An a cappella Rock Opera.

Parker, Lopez and Stone's The Book of Mormon