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Twenty-First Century Musicals stakes a place for the musical in today's cinematic landscape, taking a look at leading contemporary shows from their stage origins to their big-screen adaptations.

Each chapter offers a new perspective on a single musical, challenging populist narratives and exploring underlying narratives and sub-texts in-depth. Themes of migration and national identity; race, class and gender; the 'voice' and 'singing live' on film; authenticity; camp sensibilities; and the celebration of failure are addressed in a series of questions including:



How does a film adaptation provide a different viewing experience from a stage musical?



What new themes are highlighted by film adaptations?



What does new casting bring to the work?



Do camera angles dictate a different reading than a stage version?



What is lost in the process of adaptation?

　

Re-interpreting the contemporary film musical as a compelling art form, Twenty-First Century Musicals is a must-read for any student or scholar keen to broaden their understanding of musical performance.