Writing Musical Theater
This complete guide to the modern musical covers the entire process of creating a show, from finding and working out the initial idea, through the writing of both songs and libretto, to the ways in which writers can market a finished show and get it produced. This comprehensive book, for the interested theatergoer and writers, new or experienced, is written in a lively and user-friendly style and illustrated with numerous examples, containing a how-to tutorial approach to its subject matter...
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An accessible, comprehensive guide to writing a musical--from generating the story to bringing characters to life to rewriting scenes--Writing Musical Theater is the how-to for musical theater enthusiasts
Ch. 1Theater basics3Ch. 2The idea15Ch. 3The libretto23Ch. 4The characters81Ch. 5The lyrics91Ch. 6The music121Ch. 7Getting started161Ch. 8Writing the score191Ch. 9Rewriting255
