Product Description

With this book, the many wonderful musicals that played the small theaters and cabarets of Off Broadway are finally given the spotlight they deserve. Little Musicals for Little Theatres is a comprehensive reference guide to over 150 small musicals that any theater or school can produce with limited resources. Each entry includes writing credits, synopsis, cast size, musical numbers, production notes, and licensing information. The book also includes the few Broadway musicals that have small casts and can be performed in almost any circumstances. Photos give the reader a look at production requirements, and statistics on the number of performances indicate how successful a show's original production was.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #318189 in Books
• Published on: 2005-11-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 294 pages

Review
"Geared towards theatres and schools with limited resources but unlimited aspirations . . . will inspire off-Broadway productions regardless of space and budget. -- Metro LA, March 14-28, 2006, Vol. 9, No. 14

"[An] information packed paperback . . . a handy guide for anyone with an interest in all things musical theater." -- Curtainup.com

About the Author
Denny Martin Flinn has worked as a dancer, choreographer, and director in musicals for two decades. He is author of a number of theatre books and the recipient of the Deems Taylor Award for popular music writing.

Customer Reviews

Good book but lacks important information
Denny Martin Flinn presents a very good book about little known musical theatre works and provides the reader with a clear a concise overview of many shows. However, what is lacking - and most important - is what the shows call for in the way of musicians. Book provides nice info as far as synopsis, original cast, musical numbers, licensing, and some difficulties/advantages, but what about the size of the orchestra? Why is it that in a "Musical" the instrumentalists are always the first to be cut (or reduced) but last to be considered? It's first and foremost a musical, not play and this information should be considered along with sets, costumes, and props. Perhaps in a future edition Mr. Flinn can add this most important of information.

Over a hundred small musicals which any theatre can produce
Over a hundred small musicals which any theatre can produce is packed into a guide which uses the background of its experienced Broadway producer author to select among the few musicals that have small casts and can be performed on a budget. Most musicals rely on glitz and expensive production eye-catchers for effects and drama, so it's especially refreshing to see a focus returned to the stage itself. Chapters serve as a reference to these selected productions focusing on synopsis, outlining musical numbers, acts, and pros and cons of production.

Diane C. Donovan, Editor
California Bookwatch

You'll most likely find it here...
Licensing questions? Casting concrns? Denny Martin Flinn gives you the low-down on tons of shows that are suited to smaller theatres and budgets. After a synopsis of each play (casting/and musical numbers), Flinn lists the advantages and disadvantages to performing that show. He also includes biographies of the playwrights/songwriters. Easy to use and well thought-out.