Broadway's Winter Reading List: 19 Must-Read Releases for Theatre Fans

December 21, 2024
Broadway's Winter Reading List: 19 Must-Read Releases for Theatre Fans
  • Peter Filichia's 'A Show Tune for Today' presents a daily calendar filled with musical theater anecdotes tied to specific songs, designed for repeated enjoyment.

  • Richard Schoch's 'How Sondheim Can Change Your Life' reflects on the impact and legacy of Stephen Sondheim following his passing in 2021.

  • Jonathan Shandell's 'Readying the Revolution' explores the contributions of Black artists to theater between WWII and the Black Arts Movement, emphasizing their cultural impact.

  • Ron Fassler's 'The Show Goes On' examines the Broadway hiring and replacement process through personal stories from 50 years of theater-going.

  • Broadway has unveiled a new winter reading list featuring 19 fresh releases that cater to all theatre enthusiasts.

  • Among these releases is Thomas Z. Shepard's 'Recording Broadway,' which offers insight into the creation of cast albums and shares personal stories from prominent Broadway figures.

  • Nathan Hurwitz's 'A History of the American Musical Theatre' updates the timeline of American musicals, reflecting recent developments and societal influences in the post-COVID-19 landscape.

  • Michael Owen's biography, 'Ira Gershwin: A Life in Words,' highlights the life of the Pulitzer Prize-winning lyricist, focusing on his lesser-known contributions to American music.

  • Jennifer Ashley Tepper's 'Women Writing Musicals' celebrates over 300 women who have made significant contributions to musical theater, addressing historical oversights in recognition.

  • Shaina Taub's musical 'Suffs' explores the American women's suffrage movement, portraying the struggles of suffragists leading up to the passage of the 19th Amendment.

  • Todd Almond's 'Slow Train Coming' details the journey of 'Girl from the North Country' to Broadway, focusing on the challenges and successes faced during its production.

  • Cher's two-part memoir dives into her life and career, highlighting her status as a cultural icon and activist.

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