Multiple authors come from diverse backgrounds and bring fresh perspectives on popular musicals as well as shows which had limited runs … testifies to the centrality of this form of popular theatre in America, while raising important questions for scholars, for artists and for audiences.

Journal of American Drama and Theatre

An exquisite anthology which covers musical theatre from South Pacific to Hamilton and Fun Home, featuring thought-provoking contributions from new, passionate and politically active musical theatre academics.

George Rodosthenous, University of Leeds, UK

A pathbreaking volume, as compelling as it is captivating. This volume gathers emerging and established voices in the interdisciplinary field of musical theatre studies to activate new routes of critical conversation and inquiry. Accessible to both the academic specialist and the interested enthusiast, this volume promises to be a relevant resource for teachers, scholars, students and fans of musical theatre for years to come.

Brian E. Herrera, Princeton University, USA