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Book SynopsisAn insightful analysis of more than a dozen Chinese stage productions, Staging China illustrates how Chinese society is reflected by and even constructed through theatre. Scholars from around the globe explore wide-ranging topics including recent approaches to classical theatre, propaganda theatre, and the challenges of independent theatres.Trade Review"Originating as a foreign import, the Chinese spoken drama huaju has become in the twenty-first century not only a major Chinese dramatic form, but an important part of modern world drama. Staging China provides the reader with an important insight into this form through a detailed analysis of a series of key productions; it also discusses both the dynamics of these productions and their reflection of and placement within their social and cultural milieu. This is a ground-breaking and much needed project." - Marvin Carlson, Sidney E. Cohn Distinguished Professor of Theatre, The Graduate Center, City University of New York, USA "Drama studies has not been popular with scholars of modern Chinese literature, despite the fact the genre exerted tremendous impact on Chinese culture and politics, from the May Fourth period through the Cultural Revolution. Gao Xingjian, the Nobel Prize winner for 2000 and the first Chinese ever to win the Prize, is best known for his career as a playwright. Ruru Li's new edited book Staging China is the first comprehensive English-language study of Chinese drama in the new Millennium. Through rich historical surveys and case studies, the book maps out the complex of trajectories in which Chinese drama re-modernized itself amid political dynamics, artistic innovations, and intellectual debates. Historically engaged and theoretically provocative, Staging China will become a required reader for anyone interested in Chinese performing arts, cultural politics, and theatre studies. I give the volume my strongest recommendation." - David Wang, Edward C. Henderson Professor of Chinese and Comparative Literature, Harvard University, USA "In Staging China, leading international scholars of Chinese theatre introduce the work of the most important contemporary Chinese playwrights, directors, and theatre companies. This outstanding volume considers together in English for the first time significant theatre productions of the past fifteen years in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Through performance reconstruction and historiography, these essays track the economic, social, and political conditions that have prompted seismic shifts in the Chinese theatre industry, making this collection compulsory reading for anyone seeking to understand Chinese culture in the twenty-first century." - Claire Conceison, Professor of Theatre Studies, Duke University, USATable of ContentsGeneral Introduction; Li RuruPART I: CLASSICAL PLAYS; NEW APPROACHES1. After Seventy Years, A Production That Redefines A Huaju Classic - Wang Yansong's New Interpretation Of The Savage Land; Siyuan Liu2. Lin Zhaohua's Innovation Of Huaju Acting In The Master Builder; Lin Wei-YuPART II: "MAIN MELODY"; A NEW IMAGE OF PROPAGANDA THEATRE3. Shang Yang And The Performance Of Historical Drama In Reform China; Rosemary Roberts4. Breaking Out Of The "Main Melody": Meng Bing And His "Monumental Theatre"; Xiaomei Chen5. Romancing Home: Sweet & Sour Hong Kong; Gilbert C.F. Fong, & Shelby K.Y. ChanPART III: CONTEMPORARY CONSUMERISM; A NEW RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THEATRE, MARKET, AND SOCIETY6. Performing Poetry On The Intermedial Stage: Flowers In The Mirror, Moon On The Water, And Beijing Avant-Garde Theatre In The New Millennium; Rossella Ferrari7. Survival Through Laughter - A Fun Gongfu: The Story Of The Deer And The Cauldron; Ma Haili8. Staging A New Venture: Tian Qinxin's The Yellow Storm And The Policy Change On The Huaju Industry In China; Katherine Huiling ChouPART IV: INDEPENDENT THEATRE; ALTERNATIVE SPACE9. Taiwan's Little Theatre Grows Up - Reviving Peking Opera: The Revelation Into A Classic; John B. Weinstein10. Constructing The Alternative: Grass Stage And The Little Society; Pu Bo & Yang Zi11. For The People, By The People: Penghao Theatre And The Story Of Gong And Drum Lane; Tarryn Li-Min ChunConclusion; Li Ruru

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Book SynopsisThis book shows eminent actors performing under stringent conditions in vaudeville. It was a strange notion in 1900 that leading lights of the legitimate stage would ever join a bill of 'turns', with everything from song-and-dance to criminals regaling crowds with their exploits. It chronicles renowned actors showing rough fare in rough times.Trade Review'Woods shows how international performers in American vaudeville and British music hall wrought new understandings of celebrity, gender, patriotism and empire. This lively storyilluminates an era in global culture that bears important lessons for our own time.' - Robert W. Snyder, Rutgers-Newark; Author of The Voice of the City: Vaudeville and Popular CultureTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Patronizing, 1890-1901 Precious Brits, 1904-1912 Growing Pains, 1910-1913 Suffer the Women, 1910-1914 War and Peace, 1914-1918 Parting, 1921-1934 Afterthoughts Notes Bibliography Index

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Rowman & Littlefield The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals

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Book SynopsisWhile the 1960s may have been a decade of significant upheaval in America, it was also one of the richest periods in musical theatre history. Shows produced on Broadway during this time include such classics as Bye, Bye Birdie; Cabaret; Camelot; Hello Dolly!; Fiddler on the Roof; How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying; Oliver!; and Man of La Mancha. Performers such as Dick Van Dyke, Anthony Newley, Jerry Orbach, and Barbara Streisand made their marks, and other talentssuch as Bob Fosse, John Kander, Fred Ebb, Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe, Jerome Robbins, and Stephen Sondheimalso contributed to shows. In The Complete Book of 1960s Broadway Musicals, Dan Dietz examines every musical and revue that opened on Broadway during the 1960s. In addition to providing details on every hit and flop, Dietz includes revivals and one-man and one-woman shows that centered on stars like Jack Benny, Maurice Chevalier, Marlene Dietrich, Danny Kaye, Yves Montand, and Lena Horne. Each entry coTrade ReviewBetween the forgotten Beg, Borrow or Steal (February 1960) and Meredith Willson's 1491 (which closed pre-Broadway in October 1969), 271 musicals opened or tried to open on Broadway. Dietz, author of Off-Broadway Musicals, here discusses all book musicals with new music, revivals, revues, imports, and other works that appeared in New York venues (plus 29 pre-Broadway closings). Each chronologically arranged entry includes opening and closing dates, number of performances, crew, cast (with character names), setting, musical numbers (and performers), a two-page plot summary and critical reception, awards, book availability, and recording history. If a performer's name was billed above the title, it is presented in italics. Entries are well written, with subjectivity kept to a minimum (the critics do the talking), and the commentary is well informed. Included in the 12 appendixes are a discography and a filmography. More detailed than Thomas Hischak's Broadway Plays and Musicals, and more comprehensive than Stanley Green's Broadway Musicals: Show by Show (7th ed., rev. and updated, or Ethan Mordden's Open a New Window: The Broadway Musical in the 1960s, this is a valuable resource for all theater collections. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Lower-level undergraduates through researchers/faculty; general readers. * CHOICE *This hefty volume examines all 271 musicals that opened on Broadway from 1960 through 1969, from the familiar (Camelot, Fiddler on the Roof, Funny Girl, and Hello, Dolly!) to the obscure (Holly Golightly and 1491). As author Dietz notes in the introduction to this book, the 1960s saw the last hurrah of the traditional book musical. In this decade, there were 98 new musicals (with original music) produced on Broadway. (Compare this to the years 2000 to 2009, which saw 38 new musicals and 42 revivals.) This reference covers those musicals, as well as a number of musical revues, imports from London’s West End, revivals, and pre-Broadway closings.The technical details for each production include opening and closing dates; number of performances; names of the writers, composers, directors, and casts; and a brief description. This is followed by a full listing of the musical numbers and a narrative (ranging one to three pages) about the show. The narrative portions of the entries consist of facts and figures, quotes, and interesting details—and Dietz does a wonderful job of remaining objective, not allowing personal bias or preference to show. There are 12 appendixes, including an alphabetical listing of shows, a chronology by season, a chronology by classification (i.e., 'Revues' and 'Institutional Revivals'), and a list of shows by Broadway theater. There are a number of books about Broadway musicals, but this one—set to be the first in a new series examining musicals by decade—stands out as a rich and readable resource. General theater enthusiasts will enjoy perusing this book, and students or researchers in the field will find this to be a great starting point. Recommended for medium and large public-library reference collections as well as academic libraries supporting performing-arts programs. * Booklist *Numerous and notable musicals made their initial runs in the 1960s. . . .[The author] compiles plot summaries, cast members, composers, writers, directors, producers, and information about the musical, for shows produced from 1960 to 1969, encompassing the 1959-1960 through the 1969-1970 seasons. Additional information in each entry includes the number of performances, specific songs, opening and closing dates, and reception history. Dietz adds his own critical commentary, as he calls the 1960s the 'last hurrah of the traditional book musical.' In that decade, 98 new book musicals with new music appeared on Broadway. This is compared to the recent decade of 2000-2009, which saw only 38 premiere with new musical content. However, there were several more revivals. The book presents 271 musicals that opened on Broadway during the 1960s; this includes 98 with new music, 3 with pre-existing music, 22 revues, 16 personality revues, 58 revivals, and several imports. Several appendixes add data. . . .The first, an alphabetic list of musicals, designates the years only when another musical of that title was produced. Others appendixes present chronologies (one by season, another by classification), discography, filmography, the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan, three lists by the theater producing the musical (e.g., New York City Center Light Opera Company, New York City Opera Company, Lincoln Center), published scripts, and theaters (with the musicals they presented). The author uses italics to display cast members who were billed above the musical’s title. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Broadway Musicals of the 1960s 1959–1960 Season 1960–1961 Season 1961–1962 Season 1962–1963 Season 1963–1964 Season 1964–1965 Season 1965–1966 Season 1966–1967 Season 1967–1968 Season 1968–1969 Season 1969–1970 Season Appendixes A. Alphabetical Listing B. Chronology (By Season) C. Chronology (By Classification) D. Discography E. Filmography F. Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta Productions G. New York City Center Light Opera Company Productions H. New York City Opera Company Productions I. Music Theatre of Lincoln Center Productions J. Other Operetta Productions K. Published Scripts L. Theatres Bibliography Index About the Author

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Rowman & Littlefield The Encyclopedia of Film Composers

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Book SynopsisFor more than a century, original music has been composed for the cinema. From the early days when live music accompanied silent films to the present in which a composer can draw upon a full orchestra or a lone synthesizer to embody a composition, music has been an integral element of most films. By the late 1930s, movie studios had established music departments, and some of the greatest names in film music emerged during Hollywood's Golden Age, including Alfred Newman, Max Steiner, Dimitri Tiomkin, and Bernard Herrmann. Over the decades, other creators of screen music offered additional memorable scores, and some composerssuch as Henry Mancini, Randy Newman, and John Williamshave become household names. The Encyclopedia of Film Composers features entries on more than 250 movie composers from around the world. It not only provides facts about these artists but also explains what makes each composer notable and discusses his or her music in detail. Each entry includesBiographical materiTrade ReviewHischak offers a unique combination of opinion and painstaking research. The author asserts that film composers deserve further recognition for their influence and contributions. His objective is to fill a gap, covering hundreds of lesser-known composers. Included are 252 individuals who either created a significant number of film scores or who mainly composed in other genres but also had notable film score success. Each entry includes a biography; a discussion of the subject's work that includes Hischak's perspective on, for example, which piece was most memorable; feature film credits, including Academy Award, British Academy of Film and Television Arts, and the Golden Globe Award nominations and wins; the director; and country where the movie was produced. It's critical to read the book's introduction to understand that if an artist created the score with three or more composers, for example, it was not included on the list. Closing the volume are comprehensive name and title indexes, necessary for a book with so much detail. Verdict: Hischak's offering presents a wide scope of composers, and anyone who loves film and has previous knowledge of music and/or film will be delighted by its content. * Library Journal *This hefty volume focuses solely on the creators of movie music. From the early silent films to today's blockbusters, accompanying music often draws as much attention as the films themselves and sometimes outlives the pictures in both popular culture and film history. Herein are more than 250 alphabetically arranged entries on composers from all over the world, covering the entire spectrum of cinema history. Entries are generally a few pages in length and contain biographical information, chronological career highlights, and an analysis of the musical style of the composer, and they end with a comprehensive list of film scores. This list is also valuable for indicating the director(s) and country of production for each film as well as any awards won by the composer or nominations for awards. Alternative or English titles are given for foreign films, if any. Although a smattering of composers here will be recognizable to the general user - Henry Mancini, Marvin Hamlisch, and Randy Newman, perhaps - most will likely be unknown. For example, who was responsible for the memorable music in The Wizard of Oz, Psycho, Gone with the Wind, and Lawrence of Arabia? This tome provides the detailed answers: Herbert Stohart, Bernand Herrmann, Max Steiner, and Maurice Jarre, respectively. A user can quickly see what other film scores these composers are responsible for and examine the arc of their careers. Other features include some black-and-white pictures and both a name and title index for quickly locating a particular film or person. . . .The Encyclopedia of FIlm Composers is recommended as an interesting addition to the reference collection of academic and public libraries and anywhere film is being studied. * Booklist *This sizeable volume is another well-executed encyclopedia compiled by Hischak, author of many notable works, such as American Literature on Stage and Screen and Broadway Plays and Musicals. Often overlooked, film composers are a crucial part of cinema even during the era of silent films. Only a handful are well known, however, with name recognition usually occurring only when a film produces a hit song (as with Goldfinger or Born Free). Hischak pays both the famous and little-known homage by including over 250 composers from the US and abroad. Entries provide poignant bibliographical details and point out important chronological and contextual information along with musical influences. An added bonus is an analysis of each composer's musical style and work outside film. Each listing focuses on an individual who is the sole composer (or one of a pair) of a film score. The author highlights strong associations between major film directors and composers, including only full-length films or documentaries released in major theaters. A complete list of a composer's film credits follows each entry, and a title-name index and bibliography complete the volume. Hischak has produced a fine reference work for all interested in film composers and their music. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Undergraduates and above; general readers; professionals/practitioners. * CHOICE *Paying homage to those often-forgotten composers whose music serves as the backdrop of film, this encyclopedia focuses on 252 composers who have contributed significantly to movie music. Some entries feature artists who composed songs, but this is predominantly a collection of composers of film scores. Major film composers are covered, but this work attempts to give attention to Hollywood and foreign film composers often left out of other treatments on the subject. Entries provide biographical information, descriptions of the composer’s career and musical style, and a complete list of film score credits. Only films in which the individual is listed as the primary composer or one of two composers are listed. For the common reader, the encyclopedia provides a few surprises such as an entry on Charlie Chaplin, who scored some of his own films decades after their release. Familiar names in jazz appear as entries as well. Featured in this work is more than a century of composers who have provided original music for silent films to contemporary movies. * American Reference Books Annual *Having seen many of the encyclopedias and dictionaries of film music and their composers over the past several years, I must say that this stands out for its volume and detail. The film title and name indices themselves are priceless; I highly recommend this tome as an essential addition to any music and movie print reference collection. * s *The Encyclopedia of Film Composers remains a success for both its author and its readers. Hischak succeeds in his stated purpose of drawing much needed attention to the work of film composers, and the reader is left with a highly readable reference text, teeming with insight into the composition of many major and minor film scores. * Film Matters *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Format for Entries Abbreviations Film Composers Bibliography Title Index Name Index About the Author

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