Art Isn't Easy: The Theater of Stephen Sondheim
The musical theatre of Stephen Sondheim probes deeply into the most disturbing issues of contemporary life. By challenging his audience with intricate music, biting wit, and profound themes, he flouts the traditional wisdom of the musical theatre. Tracing Sondheim's career from his initial success as lyricist for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" to his most recent work - "Into the Woods" and "Assassins" - Joanne Gordon emphasizes not only the disturbing content of Sondheim's work, but his...
Search in google:
The musical theatre of Stephen Sondheim probes deeply into the most disturbing issues of contemporary life. By challenging his audience with intricate music, biting wit, and profound themes, he flouts the traditional wisdom of the musical theatre. Tracing Sondheim's career from his initial success as lyricist for "West Side Story" and "Gypsy" to his most recent work - "Into the Woods" and "Assassins" - Joanne Gordon emphasizes not only the disturbing content of Sondheim's work, but his innovative use of form. In shows such as "A Little Night Music", "Sweeney Todd", and "Sunday in the Park with George", Sondheim's music and lyrics are inextricably woven into the fabric of the entire work. Booknews A reprint of the Southern Illinois University Press edition of 1990, with the addition of a new chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
IllustrationsAcknowledgments1The Musical Comes of Age12Something Familiar?193No One Is Alone?384"Through the Unknown, Remembered Gate"765"We Are Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On"1236Is Beauty Truth, Truth Beauty?1747Grander Than Guignol2078A Bumpy Ride2559The Musical Stops Singing and Finds Its Voice26210Sondheim Isn't Grim30111From Madonna and Muppets to Mayhem317Notes339Bibliography349Index355
\ BooknewsA reprint of the Southern Illinois University Press edition of 1990, with the addition of a new chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
