Since its publication in 1974, there has been a concerted effort to force Alejo Carpentier’s Concierto barroco to conform to the musical genre from which it derives its name. In spite of Carpentier’s ...

Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, will release the new book from musical theater artist and historian Ben West, The American Musical: Evolution of an Art Form, on April 1, 2024.

Musical theater artist and historian Ben West is writing a new book, “The American Musical: Evolution of an Art Form.” The book will be released by Routledge, an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, ...

A remarkable thing occurs just as the opening scene in “MJ the Musical” concludes. It takes place in a dramatically lit industrial rehearsal studio crammed with dancers, backup singers, musicians, and ...

A recent New York Times piece suggested that “the Broadway musical is in trouble.” Much of the context in that reporting is fair: capitalization costs have soared, risk tolerance has shrunk and ...