Focusing on the intriguing phenomenon of failed musicals, this book delves into the stories behind productions that, despite significant investment and high expectations, did not succeed. It provides a historical narrative that explores the reasons for their downfall, offering insights into the creative and financial challenges faced by these ambitious projects in the twenty-first century.
Stephen Purdy Books



Provides an exhaustive study of the diversity of vocal and performance styles specifically for musical theatre, offering a guide to the complementary craft of song selection and the art of tailoring songs to the singer's greatest attributes.
It was only a teeny tiny mistake, after all, that first propelled our immigrant hero, then seven years old, and his family to America in 1888. But was it that same 'slip-up' that would soon kill his father, and was its shadow destined to follow Boris and undermine any success - in life and love - for the rest of his life?