Art Isn't Easy: The Theater Of Stephen Sondheim

Art Isn't Easy: The Theater Of Stephen Sondheim

by Joanne Gordon
Art Isn't Easy: The Theater Of Stephen Sondheim

Art Isn't Easy: The Theater Of Stephen Sondheim

by Joanne Gordon

Paperback(Updated ed., 1st Da Capo Press ed)

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780306804687
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication date: 03/22/1992
Series: Quality Paperbacks Series
Edition description: Updated ed., 1st Da Capo Press ed
Pages: 376
Sales rank: 1,124,599
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joanne Gordon is Head of the Directing Program at California State University. Art Isn't Easy, written with the full cooperation of Sondheim himself, is her first book.
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