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Hamilton : the revolution : being the complete libretto of the Broadway musical, with a true account of its creation, and concise remarks on hip-hop, the power of stories, and the new America
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- ISBN: 9781455567539
- ISBN: 1455567531
- ISBN: 9781455539741
- ISBN: 1455539740
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Physical Description:
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1 online resource (287 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color). - Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Grand Central Publishing : [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes libretto and photographs from the musical, as well as an account of the creation of the musical, from the composition of the first song of the show in 2009 to the opening night in 2015. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | On the origins of revolution, both national & musical, with reference to opening numbers & White House raps -- In which Tommy Kail is introduced, and his adventures with Lin surveyed -- Giving the history of Ron Chernow, along with remarks on who may play a founding father -- In which the character of New York City is considered in its musical and scenic aspects, by reference to David Korins and a curious episode of historical vertigo -- Stakes is high; or, what happened at Lincoln Center and what came after, including lunch with Jeffrey Seller -- On the orchestrating techniques of Alex Lacamoire, with lively appearances by Van Halen, Elmo, and an actual Beatle -- On the character of George Washington and the character of Chris Jackson -- Concerning the lady and the tramp, in olden days and our own, with reference to "Helpless" and many songs that feature Ja Rule -- On the perfect union of actor and role, with allusion to Renée Elise Goldsberry -- The same subject continued, with allusion to Leslie Odom, Jr., plus remarks on the virtues and merits of union -- Wherein mobb deep is sampled, and the immortal Biggie Smalls is revived -- Of Oskar Eustis, his politics, his eventful career, his thoughts on verse drama, and his stewardship of The Public Theater, with a word about The Pharcyde -- On Phillipa Soo and the trouble with goodness -- On Paul Tazewell and the fashion of revolution -- By which it will appear that good history makes good drama, and in which Sebastian Miranda makes his debut -- On "Non-Stop," both the song and the way of life, as manifest by Andy Blankenbuehler and The Public Theater's props department -- |
| Source of Description Note: | Print version record. |
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| Subject: | Musicals -- Librettos Hamilton, Alexander -- 1757-1804 -- Drama Miranda, Lin-Manuel -- 1980- Musicals -- United States -- History and criticism |
| Genre: | Librettos. Electronic books. |
Electronic resources
- Library Journal Reviews : LJ Reviews 2015 November #1
Miranda was the composer, lyricist, and star of Broadway's In the Heights, which won four Tony Awards in 2008 and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. Then came Hamilton, the trailblazing, diverse-cast, hip hop-crazy musical that had a sold-out run at New York's Public Theater before winning the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical and transferring to Broadway. Now it's a Tony favorite, with decent ticket availability starting around June 2016. Here, having told the story of Alexander Hamilton, Miranda tells the story of Hamilton. With a 100,000-copy first printing.
[Page 63]. (c) Copyright 2015 Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - LJ Express Reviews : LJ Express Reviews
With 16 Tony nominations and sold-out shows through 2016, Hamilton is the year's hottest ticket. Whether it's a fan who has gotten into the sacred room where it happens or one simply blasting the cast recording on repeat, all will be eager to pore over this brilliant behind-the-scenes tome. Composer and show star Miranda joins forces with critic and former Public Theater producer McCarter to deliver the details of this theatrical gem, from its humble beginnings to its extraordinary social impact. Beautifully constructed, the book looks as if it could have easily come from the real Alexander Hamilton's library; its rough-cut pages are filled with gorgeous photos and the play's full libretto. Readers will devour the backstage stories from the crew and original cast, which offer touching personal journeys and deeper insight into the play's beloved characters. Miranda's footnotes provide the biggest draw. A treasure trove of information, they highlight his writing process, musical influences (ranging from show tunes to pop to hip-hop), amusing anecdotes, and so much more. Verdict This is required reading for anyone interested in theater production, culture and diversity, or American history. Highly recommended. [See Prepub Alert, 10/12/15.]âKate DiGirolomo, Library Journal (c) Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 October
This glorious, oversize testament to the multiple Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton is a joy to anyone who loves the sound track or who has been lucky enough to score tickets to the show. Miranda's annotations are in the margins of the lyrics, which are usually overlaid on full-spread photographs of the cast. He explains the many homages to rappers of his youth, as well as why he used literary devices, changed music tempos, and added fiction when Ron Chernow's biography couldn't fill in the gaps. Thirty-two essays offer teens even more background knowledge of how the show was created and often include lyrics that were cut from the final show. Through interviews with cast members and mentors, readers will be engrossed in the narrative and listening along to the sound track. The line "Immigrants: We get the job done," from "Yorktown (the World Turned Upside Down)," stirs rousing applause during performances, and the revolutionary twist of nonwhite actors portraying the Founding Fathers will be inspiring to young people. VERDICT An uplifting, gorgeous, diverse, and emotional libretto that will be performed in high schools as soon as the rights are available, and a must-have for initiated and uninitiated alike.âSarah Hill, Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL. Copyright 2016 School Library Journal. - School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2016 December
This glorious, oversize testament to the uplifting, gorgeous, diverse, multiple Tony Awardâwinning musical Hamilton is a must-have for initiated and new listeners alike. (http://ow.ly/JDdI305MEsh)âSarah Hill, Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL. Copyright 2016 School Library Journal.
