Tony-winning composer Anaïs Mitchell will offer an inside look at the Hadestown score and share behind-the-scenes stories this fall in her new book, Working on a Song: The Lyrics of Hadestown, out October 6 from Plume.
In addition to a complete set of lyrics with notes and first drafts, Working on a Song includes insights into the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, the journey to making the lead characters believable, the ins-and-outs of opening a show on Broadway; Mitchell’s writing room and team, and more.
Hadestown began previews on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre March 22, 2019, following an Off-Broadway premiere and multiple subsequent engagements. The production, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin with choreography by David Neumann, was nominated for 14 Tony Awards, winning eight including Best Musical.
Theatre historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper has a new book about female composers, lyricists, book writers, librettists, conceivers, and Playbill has an exclusive excerpt.
In his new book Poster Child, artist David Edward Byrd shares how he created the iconic posters for the original productions of Follies, Godspell,Little Shop of Horrors, and many others.
This month’s new releases include a cultural history of Carrie the Musical and a behind-the-scenes look at the musical adaptation of Back to the Future.
This month’s new releases include a historical look at queer culture on stage, as well as scripts from 2023 Tony winner Kimberly Akimbo and Tony nominee Fat Ham.
New releases for this month include a romance novel set in Broadway’s Golden Age, a Sam Shepard biography, and a look at Barbra Streisand’s recording career.
These March releases include a children's book from Leslie Odom, Jr. and Nicolette Robinson; Seth Rudetsky's Musical Theatre for Dummies; and a Sheryl Lee Ralph memoir.
Perfect for a theatre-loving valentine or a bookworm's night in, these new releases include the story of Shuffle Along's cultural impact and an Oscar Hammerstein II biography.
From previously unpublished conversations with Stephen Sondheim to a fantasy novel about fairies, these theatre artists offer a range of genres to choose from.