Andrew Lloyd Webber / John Snelson ; with a foreword by Geoffrey Block, general editor.

Author/creator Snelson, John
Other author Block, Geoffrey Holden, 1948- editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Haven : Yale University Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxiii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesYale Broadway masters
Yale Broadway masters. ^A565598
Contents Aspects of life -- Telling tales: a survey of the shows -- Pop, rock, and classical: first elements of a style -- "Who are you, strange angel?": multiple personalities in The Phantom of the Opera -- "I'm ready for my close-up": Lloyd Webber on screen -- "Memory": musical reminiscences in Lloyd Webber -- "Now and forever": canons and challenges -- List of works by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Abstract The author explores the vast range of influences that have informed Lloyd Webber's work, from film, rock, and pop music to Lloyd Webber's own life story. This rigorous and sympathetic survey will be essential reading for anyone interested in Lloyd Webber's musicals and the world of modern musical theater that he has been so instrumental in shaping.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 221-248) and indexes.
LCCN 2004004311
ISBN0300104596 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.L78 S64 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold