The Book of Broadway Musical Debates, Disputes, and Disagreements

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By Peter Filichia

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The Book of Broadway Musical Debates, Disputes and Disagreements by Peter Filichia explores the passionate and often contentious opinions surrounding Broadway musicals. This book provokes thoughtful arguments by tackling divisive questions, such as the greatest opening number, the best captured Broadway performance on film, the most beloved song, and even the worst song ever to grace the stage. Filichia's work engages musical theatre enthusiasts in lively debate, reflecting the vibrant culture of Broadway fandom.
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This book is ideal for devoted fans of Broadway musicals, theatre critics, historians, and anyone who enjoys spirited discussions about musical theatre. It suits readers eager to challenge and refine their opinions on classic and contemporary Broadway topics.

The Book of Broadway Musical Debates, Disputes and Disagreements is purposely meant to start arguments and to settle them.

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The Book of Broadway Musical Debates, Disputes and Disagreements is purposely meant to start arguments and to settle them. Broadway musical fans won’t always agree with the conclusions musical theatre judge Peter Filichia reaches, but the best part of any drama is the conflict.

Among lovers of musical theatre, opinions are never in short supply, and Filichia addresses the most dividing questions and opinions in one book. What will you say when he asks, “What is the greatest opening number of a Broadway musical?” Will your answer be “The Circle of Life” from The Lion King, “Heaven on Their Minds” from Jesus Christ Superstar, or “Beautiful Girls” from Follies?

Will you agree with his answer to “Whose Broadway performance in a musical was later best captured on film?” Did you immediately think of Robert Preston in The Music Man or Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl?

More questions that will add to the fire include “What song from a musical is the most beloved?” and “What’s the worst song that a Broadway musical ever inflicted on us?”

They’re all in The Book of Broadway Musical Debates, Disputes and Disagreements. Let the arguments begin!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781493067947

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Applause Theatre Book Publishers

Illustration: 15 colour photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 366

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Peter Filichia

About the Author

Peter Filichia has written six books on theater and has written for Playbill, Theatermania, Broadway Select, Encore, and more. He serves on the nominating committee for Lucille Lortel Awards, Theater World Awards, and Drama Desk Awards, the latter of which he was president for four terms. He’s been a National Endowment for the Arts assessor and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music critic-in-residence. Currently, he is the musical theater judge for ASCAP’s awards and a Broadway Radio commentator.