You've got to have a dream : the message of the musical / Ian Bradley.
| Author/creator | Bradley, Ian C. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Louisville, KY : Westminster John Knox Press, 2005. |
| Description | x, 244 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | So ends my dream: the theology of Gilbert and Sullivan -- 'Til you find a dream: the golden age of Broadway -- To dream the impossible dream: the rhythm of life and the brotherhood of man -- Any dream will do: the biblical superstars of the 1970s -- Now life has killed the dream I dreamed: Les misérables -- Dreams don't die: musicals of the last 25 years -- Catching God's dream: the message for the church. |
| Abstract | Arguing that the musical is the "most ubiquitous and dominant cultural icon of our age," this book unpacks the theological significance of the musical. The author argues that musicals provide millions of people around the world not just with entertainment but also with spiritual and theological values, a philosophy of life, and an encounter with God. In addition, he offers his thoughts on what the popularity of the musical might mean for the future of the church. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-240). |
| LCCN | 2004061234 |
| ISBN | 0664228542 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML2054 .B73 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |