Great Rock Musicals
Great Rock Musicals by Stanley Richards, published by Stein and Day in 1979, is a comprehensive collection featuring the librettos of eight notable rock musicals from the 1960s to the 1990s. This edition spans 562 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an in-depth look at the creative works that shaped the genre during this vibrant period in musical history.
Readers will find the librettos of iconic productions such as “The Wiz,” “Grease,” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” among others. Each entry includes essential credits and highlights the collaboration of various artists, showcasing the diverse musical styles and narratives that define rock musicals. This collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the evolution of musicals, particularly within the rock genre, and provides insight into the cultural impact of these works.
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Contains the librettos of eight rock musicals from the 1960s-90s. Credits for these works are: “The Wiz: the Super Soul Musical “Wonderful Wizard of Oz” (1974), music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls and book by William F. Brown. / “Two Gentlemen of Verona” (1971), book by John Guare and Mel Shapiro, lyrics by Guare and music by Galt MacDermot, based on the Shakespeare comedy. / “Grease” (1971), music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. / “Jesus Christ Superstar” (1970), music by Andrew Lloyd-Webber, lyrics and book by Tim Rice. / “Your Own Thing” (1968), music and lyrics by Hal Hester and Danny Apolinar, book adaptation by Donald Driver, based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” / “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” (1967), book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. / “The Who’s Tommy” (1992), music and lyrics by Pete Townshend ; book by Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff, based on the 1969 rock-opera album by The Who. / “Promenade” (1965, 1969), book and lyrics by María Irene Fornés and music by Rev. Al Carmines.
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