Theatre Studies books

Through investigating how history is presented and probed in 21st-century plays, The Contemporary History Play proposes...  Read More >>

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A one-of-a-kind look at Stephen Sondheim’s lifelong obsession with games and puzzles of all kinds.  Read More >>

A deep dive into this unique, murder-filled masterpiece—its slimy roots, original production, characters from killers...  Read More >>

A panoramic account of a single year uncommonly crowded with seminal works of performance. Surveying American drama,...  Read More >>

In this paradigm-shifting study, W. B. Worthen shows how the dynamics of obsolescence and affective nostalgia that...  Read More >>

A stunning behind-the-scenes look into Alicia Keys’ hit Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen, featuring never-before-seen...  Read More >>

This volume explores diverse theatrical models from the latter half of the 20th century, featuring various artists,...  Read More >>

A celebration and interrogation of the hit Canadian television series Slings & Arrows, this book offers a diverse...  Read More >>

The Routledge Companion to Performance and Science investigates and illuminates the growing international interest...  Read More >>

This book offers a compelling exploration of Nigeria’s vibrant cultural and creative industries, unpacking their...  Read More >>

Road Movie und Road Novel haben sich gegenseitig beeinflusst und sich mit der Zeit stark verändert: Der Band nimmt...  Read More >>

Theater lovers will adore this unique guidebook that boasts a wealth of Broadway knowledge, including adorable icons...  Read More >>

This Element considers pregnant women and their costumes in the staging of Shakespeare's plays. The author focusses...  Read More >>

Boissy mêle satire, réflexion et comédie dans une pièce élégante sur l'illusion, la société et les ambitions humaines...  Read More >>

Rationality and the Poet is a reminiscence of Bertolt Brecht by the man Brecht described as ‘my first teacher’,...  Read More >>

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Viral Halloween Aesthetics - From Folk Masks to Meme Era DIY Scares is a smart, trend-ready guide that turns tape,...  Read More >>

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Adapting the Novel for the Stage: Translation in Intermedial Circulation proposes an integrative framework for understanding...  Read More >>

The Stage is a World. The Audience is a Participant. The Rules Have Changed.For centuries, a wall has separated...  Read More >>

Unlock the Secrets of Addictive Screenwriting: Turn Your Scripts into Page-Turners That Hook Readers from the First...  Read More >>

Entertaining Ambiguities explores the intersections of male-male sexual activities, subcultures, and coded language...  Read More >>