Avenue Q

Author: Avenue Q
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9781401302986
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
An exclusive first look behind the scenes of the popular Broadway musical. With its cast of furry puppets, its shockingly politically incorrect lyrics, and its hilarious upending of children's television,Avenue Q took Broadway by storm. The New York Times declared it "a breakthrough musical," and after a two-year run, the Golden Theater is still selling out eight shows a week. Its success is not limited to the Great White Way, however: This summer, the cast will be swearing, drinking, and ennui-ing their way across the country. As smart, risqu, and downright entertaining as the show itself, Avenue Q is a must-have companion book. In addition to the complete Tony Awardwinning book and songs (perfect for those who cant get enough of the lyrics to "It Sucks to Be Me"), Avenue Q is packed with exclusive interviews with the cast and creatures, and features puzzles, connect-the-dots, and other "educational" activities to prepare readers for life after college. With a distinctive cover and chock-full of gorgeous photography and original illustrations, Avenue Q is a jam-packed thrill ride of a book.

Avenue Q - Vocal Selections/Libretto Pack

Author: Jeff Whitty
Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
ISBN: 9781458417596
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
(Ingram Books). 2004 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical! Playbill.com describes Avenue Q, a decidedly adult puppet/human show, as a meeting of Sesame Street and South Park . Our deluxe songbook features all 20 songs in standard piano/vocal format (melody in the piano part), more than 20 fabulous full-color photos from the production, and a bio of the writing team of Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, who've scored big with their first Broadway show! Tunes include: The Avenue Q Theme * Fantasies Come True * I Wish I Could Go Back to College * I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today * If You Were Gay * The Internet Is for Porn * It Sucks to Be Me * Mix Tape * The Money Song * Purpose * There Is Life Outside Your Apartment * What Do You Do with a B.A. in English * and more. PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT LYRICS. The Libretto includes the complete book and lyrics from the musical with additional color photos from the Broadway performance.

The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler

Author: Jeff Whitty
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN: 9780822222422
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
THE STORY: Beginning immediately after Henrik Ibsen's classic ends, THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF HEDDA GABLER finds Hedda mired in an alternative hell: a place where death is only possible when a fictional character is forgotten by the real-life publi

Music for Torching

Author: A. M. Homes
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061857505
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 570

Book Description
As A.M. Homes's incendiary novel unfolds, the Kodacolor hues of the good life become nearly hallucinogenic.Laying bare th foundations of a marriage, flash frozen in the anxious entropy of a suburban subdivision, Paul and Elaine spin the quit terors of family life into a fantastical frenzy that careens out of control. From a strange and hilarious encounter with a Stepford Wife neighbor to an ill-conceived plan for a tattoo, to a sexy cop who shows up at all the wrong moments, to a housecleaning team in space suits, a mistress calling on a cell phone, and a hostage situationat a school, A.M. Homes creates characters so outrageously flawed and deeply human that thery are entriely believable.

Broadway and Economics

Author: Matthew C. Rousu
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351685732
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Economics has often been described as "the dismal science," with TV and movies reinforcing this description. However, economics is a powerful tool that can be used to understand how the world works, helping to answer confusing puzzles and solve the world’s problems. Surprisingly, Broadway musicals are an excellent way to show this. Musicals tell engaging stories through song and many are rich with economic concepts. This book analyzes 161 songs from 90 musicals to explore what they can teach us about supply and demand, monetary policy and numerous other core economic concepts. While some songs have an obvious connection to economics, other connections may seem less apparent. When you hear "Let it Go" from Frozen, does your mind think about a firm’s production decisions? After reading this book, it will. Whether showing how Hamilton can illustrate concepts of central banking, or how "Stars" from Les Miserables provides a perfect example of inelastic demand, the author presents complicated topics in an understandable and entertaining way. Featuring classic songs from some of the most popular shows ever produced, along with some hidden gems, Broadway and Economics will be of interest to anybody studying an introductory economics course as well as theatre aficionados.

I Am My Own Wife

Author: Doug Wright
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 1429998636
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 117

Book Description
I Am My Own Wife is the winner of the 2004 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. From the Obie Award-winning author of Quills comes this acclaimed one-man show, which explores the astonishing true story of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. A transvestite and celebrated antiques dealer who successfully navigated the two most oppressive regimes of the past century-the Nazis and the Communists--while openly gay and defiantly in drag, von Mahlsdorf was both hailed as a cultural hero and accused of colluding with the Stasi. In an attempt to discern the truth about Charlotte, Doug Wright has written "at once a vivid portrait of Germany in the second half of the twentieth century, a morally complex tale about what it can take to be a survivor, and an intriguing meditation on everything from the obsession with collecting to the passage of time" (Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times).

A History of the American Musical Theatre

Author: Nathan Hurwitz
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317912055
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 269

Book Description
From the diverse proto-theatres of the mid-1800s, though the revues of the ‘20s, the ‘true musicals’ of the ‘40s, the politicisation of the ‘60s and the ‘mega-musicals’ of the ‘80s, every era in American musical theatre reflected a unique set of socio-cultural factors. Nathan Hurwitz uses these factors to explain the output of each decade in turn, showing how the most popular productions spoke directly to the audiences of the time. He explores the function of musical theatre as commerce, tying each big success to the social and economic realities in which it flourished. This study spans from the earliest spectacles and minstrel shows to contemporary musicals such as Avenue Q and Spiderman. It traces the trends of this most commercial of art forms from the perspective of its audiences, explaining how staying in touch with writers and producers strove to stay in touch with these changing moods. Each chapter deals with a specific decade, introducing the main players, the key productions and the major developments in musical theatre during that period.

Come from Away

Author: Genevieve Graham
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501142925
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
From the bestselling author of Tides of Honour and Promises to Keep comes a poignant novel about a young couple caught on opposite sides of the Second World War. In the fall of 1939, Grace Baker’s three brothers, sharp and proud in their uniforms, board Canadian ships headed for a faraway war. Grace stays behind, tending to the homefront and the general store that helps keep her small Nova Scotian community running. The war, everyone says, will be over before it starts. But three years later, the fighting rages on and rumours swirl about “wolf packs” of German U-Boats lurking in the deep waters along the shores of East Jeddore, a stone’s throw from Grace’s window. As the harsh realities of war come closer to home, Grace buries herself in her work at the store. Then, one day, a handsome stranger ventures into the store. He claims to be a trapper come from away, and as Grace gets to know him, she becomes enamoured by his gentle smile and thoughtful ways. But after several weeks, she discovers that Rudi, her mysterious visitor, is not the lonely outsider he appears to be. He is someone else entirely—someone not to be trusted. When a shocking truth about her family forces Grace to question everything she has so strongly believed, she realizes that she and Rudi have more in common than she had thought. And if Grace is to have a chance at love, she must not only choose a side, but take a stand. Come from Away is a mesmerizing story of love, shifting allegiances, and second chances, set against the tumultuous years of the Second World War.

Today Is Going to Be a Good Day and Here's Why

Author: Evan Hansen
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781978410145
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
A simple sentimental gift, inspirational quote, and artistic rendering for musical theater fans and fans of "Dear Evan Hansen," Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (lyricists and composers), and popular actors like Ben Platt. *** This blank journal alternates between 8 LINED pages for writing and 2 BLANK pages for sketching/drawing throughout - no text. Size 5.2" x 0.2" x 8" with 110 pages total. *** Not only does it make a great inspirational gift for fans of the book and Broadway musical, "Dear Evan Hansen," its pages can be used as a diary of milestones, a record of special memories, a place for random sketches and diagrams, a very long bucket list, a notebook for inspirational phrases, and much more. Make the journal even more special by stuffing a gift certificate or a little cash into the folds. On the BACK COVER: Novel and Broadway Musical: "Dear Evan Hansen" This inspirational quote is from the song, "Finale," written by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The song is featured in Dear Evan Hansen, the Broadway musical that evolved from the novel written by Steven Levenson. All his life, Evan Hansen has felt invisible. But when a tragic event shocks the community and thrusts him into the center of a rapidly evolving controversy, Evan is given the opportunity he never saw coming: the chance to be somebody other than the lonely teenager nobody ever notices. Every day is a good day! --- Also Available from Write Run Books: --- "When You're Broken on the Ground, You Will Be Found" ISBN-13: 978-1978196315 ISBN-10: 1978196318 --- "You Will Be Found" ISBN-13: 978-1978174955 ISBN-10: 1978174950 --- "Today a Least You're You and That's Enough" ISBN-13: 978-1978194670 ISBN-10: 1978194676 --- "Today a Least You're You and That's Enough" ISBN-13: 978-1978197657 ISBN-10: 1978197659 --- "Today is going to be a good day and here's why: " ISBN-13: 978-1978197084 ISBN-10: 197819708X --- "Today is going to be a good day and here's why: " ISBN-13: 978-1978161290 ISBN-10: 1978161298 --- "You and I for Forever" ISBN-13: 978-1979426992 ISBN-10: 1979426996 --- "Today at Least You're You and That's Enough" ISBN-13: 978-1979594646 ISBN-10: 1979594643

The Great American Trailer Park Musical

Author: Betsy Kelso
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN: 9780822221371
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 76

Book Description
THE STORY: There's a new tenant at Armadillo Acres--and she's wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husb