Rebels with Applause

Scott Miller's third volume, Rebels with Applause, follows the format of the first two, with each chapter analyzing one American musical in great depth, focusing on textual and musical themes, insight into the motivations and backstories of characters, the historical and social context of the action [...]
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Scott Miller's third volume, Rebels with Applause, follows the format of the first two, with each chapter analyzing one American musical in great depth, focusing on textual and musical themes, insight into the motivations and backstories of characters, the historical and social context of the action, the creators' intentions, the subtext of the book and lyrics, the show's relevance to our contemporary world, and other fascinating information – detailed and in-depth enough for professionals yet accessible enough for casual fans. The editors at Amazon.com called Miller's first book, From Assassins to West Side Story, “so articulate, insightful, and downright playful that it can be read simply for pleasure.” Stage Directions magazine said, “His take on Into the Woods is especially fine, but the entire book is well done and eminently readable. Our highest recommendation.” The national theatre newspaper Backstage said of Miller's second book, Deconstructing Harold Hill! , “Scott Miller displays such sustained passion for musical theatre that it can only be that this man lives his life for the medium. . . the chapters are all presented in an infectiously readable, undeniably intelligent manner that should be a happy help to theatre professionals interested in producing a particular show.” Booklist said, “Miller’s book is too fascinating to be hogged by would-be directors. Students of theater will find it a godsend, and general audience members for musical theater should find it quite appealing.” Show Music magazine said, “It’s clear Miller is passionate about and knows his subjects.”