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Queer approaches in musical theatre / Ryan Donovan.

Author/creator Donovan, Ryan author.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2023.
Description125 pages ; 17 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Topics in musical theatre
Topics in musical theatre. ^A1464421
Contents Historical Context: AIDS -- Text: Fun Home -- Production: Cabaret -- Reception: La Cage aux Folles.
Abstract This book introduces readers to a facet of musicals often assumed but misunderstood: how queer approaches in musical theatre extend deeper than fabulosity. Queerness in musicals challenges heteronormativity but sometimes simultaneously reinforces it. This volume encompasses queerness beyond simply the familiar narrative of gay men's over-representation in musical theatre. Readers are introduced to the history of queerness in musicals as well as queer methods of how to study musicals. Four case studies are organized around historical contexts, textual narratives, staging and production, and reception.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 109-115) and index.
LCCN 2022052977
ISBN9781350247628 (paperback)
ISBN1350247626
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ISBN(pdf)

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML3918.M87 D66 2023 ✔ Available Place Hold