A handy and engaging chronicle; this book is the most detailed production history to date of the original Broadway version of Cabaret; showing how the show evolved from Christopher Isherwoods Berlin stories; into John van Drutens stage play; a British film adaptation; and then the Broadway musical; conceived and directed by Harold Prince as an early concept musical. With nearly 40 illustrations; full cast credits; and a bibliography; The Making of Cabaret will appeal to musical theatre aficionados; theatre specialists; and students and performers of musical theatre.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Links text. technique. and character better than any voice books I have seen.By Eric in BostonThis book is remarkable for its discussion of technique. its selection of sample texts ranging from Herrick to Shakespeare to Sitwell. and its canny sense of what makes an authentic performance. There is also a sense of how an actors can develop limiting habits and how these habits can be overcome. In sum. every bit of vocal advice is tied to expressing a thought or emotion. and few read texts with more insight than Cicely Berry.I am a theater goer rather than an professional. yet this book helped me understand the theater better and overcome some personal voice issues. If there is a slight caution with this book. it would be to say that the vowels are approached from a British standpoint.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A-okBy Taylor JPOnly needed it for a class but I did learn a lot. Good exercises.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy hari devaGreat book for anyone wanting to speak with story and power. Must have theatre students.
