Art Isn't Easy

The Theater Of Stephen Sondheim

By: Joanne Gordon

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Paperback | 22 March 1992 | Edition Number 1

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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.

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Illustrations
Acknowledgments
The Musical Comes of Age	p. 1
Something Familiar?	p. 19
No One Is Alone?	p. 38
"Through the Unknown, Remembered Gate"	p. 76
"We Are Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On"	p. 123
Is Beauty Truth, Truth Beauty?	p. 174
Grander Than Guignol	p. 207
A Bumpy Ride	p. 255
The Musical Stops Singing and Finds Its Voice	p. 262
Sondheim Isn't Grim	p. 301
From Madonna and Muppets to Mayhem	p. 317
Notes	p. 339
Bibliography	p. 349
Index	p. 355
Table of Contents provided by Blackwell. All Rights Reserved.

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