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 Info | New Haven : Yale University Press, ©2004. |
| Description | xiii, 267 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Yale 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-248) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2004004311 |
| ISBN | 0300104596 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.L78 S64 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |