Adapting the Wizard of Oz : musical versions from Baum to MGM and beyond /

This volume examines 'The Wizard of Oz' and its surrounding culture, centering on three areas of study: early adaptations of Baum's novels, insights into the MGM film, and the legacy of 'The Wizard of Oz' on the popular stage. Although the articles will devote some attention...

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Other Authors:	Birkett, Danielle, 1989- (Editor), Broomfield-McHugh, Dominic (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2019]
Subjects:	Baum, L. Frank > (Lyman Frank), > 1856-1919. > Wizard of Oz. Wizard of Oz (Motion picture : 1939) Wizard of Oz (Baum, L. Frank) Oz (Imaginary place) > Songs and music > History and criticism. Musicals > United States > History and criticism. Musical films > United States > History and criticism. Motion picture music > United States > History and criticism. Oz (Lieu imaginaire) > Chants et musique > Histoire et critique. Comédies musicales > États-Unis > Histoire et critique. Films musicaux > États-Unis > Histoire et critique. Film, Musique de > États-Unis > Histoire et critique. MUSIC > Instruction & Study > Voice. MUSIC > Lyrics. MUSIC > Printed Music > Vocal. Motion picture music Musical films Musicals United States Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Summary:	This volume examines 'The Wizard of Oz' and its surrounding culture, centering on three areas of study: early adaptations of Baum's novels, insights into the MGM film, and the legacy of 'The Wizard of Oz' on the popular stage. Although the articles will devote some attention to the genesis of the musical and the biographical profiles of the creative team, the text will prioritize critical and analytical readings.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (vi, 257 pages)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9780190663193 0190663197