A Purple Summer: Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening

A Purple Summer: Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening (Applause Books)
- Pages: 96
In February 1999, Steven Sater conceived the radical notion of creating a rock musical from Frank Wedekind's notorious Symbolist drama, FrÃ¼hlings Erwachen, and he enlisted his friend and writing partner Duncan Sheik in the enterprise. That night, Sater came home and began writing the first lyric of Spring Awakening: â€œMama Who Bore Meâ€ â€“ a lyric which still stands, verbatim, just as he first wrote it.

Ten years later, in the wake of the enormous international success of this groundbreaking, multiaward-winning show, its original director, Michael Mayer, urged Sater to write notes explicating its famously evocative, poetic lyrics.

In rich detail, Sater's notes address the literary sources and allusions of each lyric. He also writes feelingly of what prompted the songs over the course of the show's eight years of development. In so doing, Sater expands on his partnership with Sheik and his experiences with original cast members, Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff, now also known from Glee.

These notes will prove invaluable for fans of the show, for all those interested in theater, and most especially for all the young performers who will play the roles and sing these songs.
Country USA
Brand Applause Books
Manufacturer Applause
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 314920
ReleaseDate 2012-02-01
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
UPCs 884088609467
EANs 9781557838247

Country	USA
Brand	Applause Books
Manufacturer	Applause
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	314920
ReleaseDate	2012-02-01
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
UPCs	884088609467
EANs	9781557838247

A Purple Summer: Notes on the Lyrics of Spring Awakening (Applause Books)

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