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Wed May-11-05 10:52 AM
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People who know Broadway musicals: What is the "book" of a musical? |
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I was just looking over the Tony nominations. I have never known what the "book" of a musical is. What is it?
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Wed May-11-05 10:52 AM
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1. The script. The stuff that isn't songs. NT |
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Wed May-11-05 10:53 AM
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I'm naive. Does it include direction, blocking, etc.? Or just dialog?
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As in a film, the director works out everything else.
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Wed May-11-05 10:58 AM
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Wed May-11-05 11:07 AM
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5. Sure. Here's a couple of links to get you started: |
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