JOURNAL ARTICLE

Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre by Ryan Donovan, and: Race in American Musical Theatre by Josephine Lee (review).

  • Published In: Theatre Topics, 2024, v. 34, n. 1. P. 105 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Any), Dennis Sloan (Pronouns: 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses two books in the Topics in Musical Theatre series: "Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre" by Ryan Donovan and "Race in American Musical Theatre" by Josephine Lee. Both books explore the relationship between musical theatre and marginalized populations in the United States. Donovan's book focuses on the ways in which changing societal attitudes towards queerness are reflected in musicals, while Lee's book examines racial representation in musical theatre throughout history. The books provide theoretical frameworks and case studies to analyze the sociopolitical dimensions of musical theatre. They offer a balanced perspective that celebrates the genre while also acknowledging its issues. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Theatre Topics. 2024/03, Vol. 34, Issue 1, p105
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Drama and Theater Arts
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1054-8378
  • DOI:10.1353/tt.2024.a920484
  • Accession Number:175823600
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