{"product_id":"9781350247628","title":"Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre","description":"Author: Donovan, Ryan\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781350247628\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 21 Sep 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 136 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueer Approaches in Musical Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to a facet of musicals often assumed but misunderstood- how queer approaches in musical theatre extend deeper than fabulosity. Queerness in musicals challenges their typical heteronormativity but also sometimes simultaneously reinforces it.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Featuring four case studies centered around musicals such as \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Mormon, Cabaret\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFun Home,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLa Cage aux Folles \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eRent\u003c\/i\u003e, this concise study examines the stakes of representation in the theatrical genre most often presumed to be openly queer.\u003cbr\u003eProviding readers with an understanding of the historically-shifting terminology of queerness, this foundational book offers a brief overview of how queer studies informs the analysis of musicals themselves, and introduces histories of queerness in musicals as well as methods of how to examine the historical context, text, staging and reception of these works.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631833239710,"sku":"UBD-9781350247628","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781350247628.jpg?v=1774309715","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781350247628","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}