| Art Isn't Easy: The Theater of Stephen Sondheim Contributor(s): Gordon, Joanne (Author) |
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ISBN: 0306804689 ISBN-13: 9780306804687 Publisher: Da Capo Press OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1992 Annotation: Gordon explicates the works of Sondheim to repudiate the common perception of musical theater as mere escapist entertainment, showing how Sondheim tackles real, complex subjects, without fear of introducing pain, trauma, and difficult ideas onto the Broadway stage. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Performing Arts | Theater - Broadway & Musicals - Performing Arts | Theater - History & Criticism - Biography & Autobiography | Music |
| Dewey: 782.810 |
| LCCN: 91046691 |
| Series: Quality Paperbacks Series |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.02" W x 9.04" (1.24 lbs) 376 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The musical theatre of Stephen Sondheim probes deeply into the most disturbing issues of contemporary life. By challenging his audience with intricate music, biting wit, and profound themes, he flouts the traditional wisdom of the musical theatre. Tracing Sondheim's career from his initial success as lyricist for West Side Story and Gypsy to his most recent work--Into the Woods and Assassins--Joanne Gordon emphasizes not only the disturbing content of Sondheim's work, but his innovative use of form. In shows such as A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, and Sunday in the Park with George, Sondheim's music and lyrics are inextricably woven into the fabric of the entire work. |