| I reread both in June! (and more recommendations and resources) | |
| Posted by: GabbyGerard 03:54 pm EDT 08/19/17 | |
| In reply to: Musical Theater and Gay Culture - broadwaybacker 10:02 am EDT 08/19/17 | |
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| I was writing an article about musical theatre and homosexuality and reread both Miller and Clum. I wouldn't really recommend Miller, which ends up being more personal essay than analysis. However, I adore Clum. His book mixes personal narrative with far more insightful analysis. I wish he would release an updated edition. I also highly recommend the writing of Stacy Wolf as a complement to Clum. Her area of focus is on queer female readings of the musical (i.e., lesbian interpretations). Her book A Problem Like Maria: Gender and Sexuality in the American Musical is FANTASTIC. It has individual sections dedicated to the queer followings, personae, and appeal of Mary Martin, Ethel Merman, Julie Andres, and Barbra Streisand. There's a decent chapter on musical theatre and homosexuality in Raymond Knapp's highly academic The American Musical and the Performance of Personal Identity. You might also check out a 2016 dissertation from the University of Birmingham by James Michael Lovelock called "Not Just for Gays Anymore": Men, Masculinities and Musical Theatre. Dissertation." I found his research problematic, but there are some interesting ideas and findings. For a more accessible--both practically and intellectually--check out John Kenrick's Our Love Is Here To Stay: Gays and Musicals" on Musicals 101.com: http://www.musicals101.com/ourlove.htm |
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