Author: Adam Abraham
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350179329
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
How many hit musicals are based on films that were shot in two days at a budget of $30,000? The answer is one: Little Shop of Horrors. Roger Corman's monster movie opened in 1960, played the midnight circuit, and then disappeared from view. Two decades later, Little Shop of Horrors opened Off-Broadway and became a surprise success. Attack of the Monster Musical: A Cultural History of Little Shop of Horrors chronicles this unlikely phenomenon. The Faustian tale of Seymour and his man-eating plant transcended its humble origins to become a global phenomenon, launching a popular film adaptation and productions all around the world. This timely and authoritative book looks at the creation of the musical and its place in the contemporary musical theatre canon. Examining its afterlives and wider cultural context, the book asks the question why this unlikely combination of blood, annihilation, and catchy tunes has resonated with audiences from the 1980s to the present. At the core of this in-depth study is the collaboration between the show's creators, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Told through archival research and eyewitness accounts, this is the first book to make extensive use of Ashman's personal papers, offering a unique and inspiring study of one of musical theatre's greatest talents.
Attack of the Monster Musical
Author: Adam Abraham
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350179329
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
How many hit musicals are based on films that were shot in two days at a budget of $30,000? The answer is one: Little Shop of Horrors. Roger Corman's monster movie opened in 1960, played the midnight circuit, and then disappeared from view. Two decades later, Little Shop of Horrors opened Off-Broadway and became a surprise success. Attack of the Monster Musical: A Cultural History of Little Shop of Horrors chronicles this unlikely phenomenon. The Faustian tale of Seymour and his man-eating plant transcended its humble origins to become a global phenomenon, launching a popular film adaptation and productions all around the world. This timely and authoritative book looks at the creation of the musical and its place in the contemporary musical theatre canon. Examining its afterlives and wider cultural context, the book asks the question why this unlikely combination of blood, annihilation, and catchy tunes has resonated with audiences from the 1980s to the present. At the core of this in-depth study is the collaboration between the show's creators, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Told through archival research and eyewitness accounts, this is the first book to make extensive use of Ashman's personal papers, offering a unique and inspiring study of one of musical theatre's greatest talents.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350179329
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
How many hit musicals are based on films that were shot in two days at a budget of $30,000? The answer is one: Little Shop of Horrors. Roger Corman's monster movie opened in 1960, played the midnight circuit, and then disappeared from view. Two decades later, Little Shop of Horrors opened Off-Broadway and became a surprise success. Attack of the Monster Musical: A Cultural History of Little Shop of Horrors chronicles this unlikely phenomenon. The Faustian tale of Seymour and his man-eating plant transcended its humble origins to become a global phenomenon, launching a popular film adaptation and productions all around the world. This timely and authoritative book looks at the creation of the musical and its place in the contemporary musical theatre canon. Examining its afterlives and wider cultural context, the book asks the question why this unlikely combination of blood, annihilation, and catchy tunes has resonated with audiences from the 1980s to the present. At the core of this in-depth study is the collaboration between the show's creators, Howard Ashman and Alan Menken. Told through archival research and eyewitness accounts, this is the first book to make extensive use of Ashman's personal papers, offering a unique and inspiring study of one of musical theatre's greatest talents.
Monster Musical Chairs
Author: Stuart J. Murphy
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064467309
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Monster Musical Chairs Every time the music stops, one more monster is OUT! Kids won't be able to sit still for this musical introduction to subtraction at its simplest.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0064467309
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Monster Musical Chairs Every time the music stops, one more monster is OUT! Kids won't be able to sit still for this musical introduction to subtraction at its simplest.
A High School Monster Musical
Author: Mark Baron
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bullying
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
High school is hard enough, but four teenage descendants of famous movie monsters find the experience unbearable. Ridiculed by their peers, their only sanctuary is the library and their only friend is the school librarian. But when transfer student Ginny befriends the "monster squad," the group learns how to be happy with who they are. The only people who threaten their newfound confidence are two school bullies who trick them into running for class officers knowing they'd never win. Set to the tune of a fun, contemporary score, Ginny helps her friends turn the situation around, sending a message to even the bullies about tolerance and the value of friendship.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bullying
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
High school is hard enough, but four teenage descendants of famous movie monsters find the experience unbearable. Ridiculed by their peers, their only sanctuary is the library and their only friend is the school librarian. But when transfer student Ginny befriends the "monster squad," the group learns how to be happy with who they are. The only people who threaten their newfound confidence are two school bullies who trick them into running for class officers knowing they'd never win. Set to the tune of a fun, contemporary score, Ginny helps her friends turn the situation around, sending a message to even the bullies about tolerance and the value of friendship.
Monster High: Electrified: The Junior Novel
Author: Perdita Finn
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316548332
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
When the ghouls discover Clawdeen Wolf's big dream of opening a salon for monsters and Normies alike, they can't wait to make it a monstrous success! And Frankie knows just the place for such a voltageous idea-her old power station. But while the ghouls are preparing their electric styles, Twyla spots Moanica D'Kay working on a shocking plan of her own. And with Frankie Stein's latest invention-a super powerful battery-in Moanica's hands, the whole Normie World could be in high-voltage danger! Can these ghoulfriends save the Normies and make Clawdeen's dream a clawesome reality? Only one thing's for sure-it's going to be electrifying! Includes an 8-page color insert! ©2017 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316548332
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
When the ghouls discover Clawdeen Wolf's big dream of opening a salon for monsters and Normies alike, they can't wait to make it a monstrous success! And Frankie knows just the place for such a voltageous idea-her old power station. But while the ghouls are preparing their electric styles, Twyla spots Moanica D'Kay working on a shocking plan of her own. And with Frankie Stein's latest invention-a super powerful battery-in Moanica's hands, the whole Normie World could be in high-voltage danger! Can these ghoulfriends save the Normies and make Clawdeen's dream a clawesome reality? Only one thing's for sure-it's going to be electrifying! Includes an 8-page color insert! ©2017 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.
Monster High: Haunted: The Junior Novel
Author: Perdita Finn
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316297119
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Welcome to Monster High where the children of the world's most famous monsters brave the horrors of high school! Join Spectra Vondergeist, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and all their new spooky ghoulfriends on a haunting new adventure! The next book in a series of junior novels from the freaky-fabulous world of Monster High! Includes an eight-page photo insert!
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316297119
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 117
Book Description
Welcome to Monster High where the children of the world's most famous monsters brave the horrors of high school! Join Spectra Vondergeist, Clawdeen Wolf, Draculaura and all their new spooky ghoulfriends on a haunting new adventure! The next book in a series of junior novels from the freaky-fabulous world of Monster High! Includes an eight-page photo insert!
She Kills Monsters
Author: Qui Nguyen
Publisher: Concord Theatricals
ISBN: 057370564X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Revised 2016 Edition. She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Publisher: Concord Theatricals
ISBN: 057370564X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Revised 2016 Edition. She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. When Agnes finds Tilly’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she finds herself catapulted into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was her sister’s refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and ’90s pop culture, acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
Evil Dead
Author: George Reinblatt
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 0573651396
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Based on Sam Raimi¿s 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it's not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends upon this sleepover in the woods, ¿camp¿ takes on a whole new meaning with uproarious numbers like ¿All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons,¿ ¿Look Who¿s Evil Now¿ and ¿Do the Necronomicon.¿
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
ISBN: 0573651396
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Based on Sam Raimi¿s 80s cult classic films, EVIL DEAD tells the tale of 5 college kids who travel to a cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force. And although it may sound like a horror, it's not! The songs are hilariously campy and the show is bursting with more farce than a Monty Python skit. EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL unearths the old familiar story: boy and friends take a weekend getaway at abandoned cabin, boy expects to get lucky, boy unleashes ancient evil spirit, friends turn into Candarian Demons, boy fights until dawn to survive. As musical mayhem descends upon this sleepover in the woods, ¿camp¿ takes on a whole new meaning with uproarious numbers like ¿All the Men in my Life Keep Getting Killed by Candarian Demons,¿ ¿Look Who¿s Evil Now¿ and ¿Do the Necronomicon.¿
Monster High: Frights, Camera, Action! The Junior Novel
Author: Perdita Finn
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316297100
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
When Draculaura is led to believe she's the rightful heir to the vampire throne, she and her best ghoulfriends are whisked away to Transylvania for a royal coronation to die for. But they soon discover the hunt for the queen is not over yet. The Ghouls must locate an ancient artifact known as the Vampire's Heart in order to discover the identity of the true Vampire Queen. It's a fangtastic adventure that will lead them from the Tower of Londoom, to a haunted river boat in New Goreleans and finally to the glamorous boo-vie lots of Hauntlywood. Could this be the moment when Draculaura finally receives her vampire powers and discovers screams really can come true?
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316297100
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
When Draculaura is led to believe she's the rightful heir to the vampire throne, she and her best ghoulfriends are whisked away to Transylvania for a royal coronation to die for. But they soon discover the hunt for the queen is not over yet. The Ghouls must locate an ancient artifact known as the Vampire's Heart in order to discover the identity of the true Vampire Queen. It's a fangtastic adventure that will lead them from the Tower of Londoom, to a haunted river boat in New Goreleans and finally to the glamorous boo-vie lots of Hauntlywood. Could this be the moment when Draculaura finally receives her vampire powers and discovers screams really can come true?
Monster High: Boo York, Boo York: The Junior Novel
Author: Pedita Finn
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780316301190
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Cleo De Nile is so excited to visit Boo York that she's practically bursting out of her bandages! She's bringing her sweetie, Deuce Gorgon, and her beast ghoulfriends, plus a new fiend, pop sensation Catty Noir. The ghouls expect to have the times of their unlives partying at a gala celebrating an ancient Egyptian artifact, the comet crystal. Cleo doesn't know it, but her sister Nefera, is planning to trick her into making a scared promise under the light of the comet when it passes over Boo York - a promise that will change her destiny forever! And no one knows that the comet is on a collision course with the Boo World, hurtling directly toward Boo York! It's a fangtastic, claw-biting adventure that no one will ever forget...as long as they survive the night of the comet! © 2015 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780316301190
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Cleo De Nile is so excited to visit Boo York that she's practically bursting out of her bandages! She's bringing her sweetie, Deuce Gorgon, and her beast ghoulfriends, plus a new fiend, pop sensation Catty Noir. The ghouls expect to have the times of their unlives partying at a gala celebrating an ancient Egyptian artifact, the comet crystal. Cleo doesn't know it, but her sister Nefera, is planning to trick her into making a scared promise under the light of the comet when it passes over Boo York - a promise that will change her destiny forever! And no one knows that the comet is on a collision course with the Boo World, hurtling directly toward Boo York! It's a fangtastic, claw-biting adventure that no one will ever forget...as long as they survive the night of the comet! © 2015 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.
Monster High: Freaky Fusion The Junior Novel
Author: Perdita Finn
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316297097
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
During the Bite-Centennial, the ghouls discover an old scientist's workshop and travel back 200 years to the beginning of Monster High. But when they try to get home, they go through a vortex that fuses some of the ghouls together! With the help of the Hybrids, the new monsters in school, they learn how to control their combined flaws and together face their greatest challenge...saving Frankie!
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316297097
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
During the Bite-Centennial, the ghouls discover an old scientist's workshop and travel back 200 years to the beginning of Monster High. But when they try to get home, they go through a vortex that fuses some of the ghouls together! With the help of the Hybrids, the new monsters in school, they learn how to control their combined flaws and together face their greatest challenge...saving Frankie!