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Ethan Mordden critiques the evolution of Broadway musicals following the closing of 42nd St., arguing it marked a decline in artistry. He examines the shift from grand orchestras and meaningful lyrics to productions like Cats and Miss Saigon, highlighting both popular and lesser-known shows. His analysis extends to the critics, whom he holds responsible for the changes in the musical landscape. With a sharp and unsparing perspective, Mordden reflects on the current state of Broadway, revealing his discontent as the curtain rises once more.
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The Happiest Corpse I've Ever Seen, Ethan Mordden
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- 2004
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- Title
- The Happiest Corpse I've Ever Seen
- Subtitle
- The Last Twenty-Five Years of the Broadway Musical
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ethan Mordden
- Publisher
- St. Martins Press-3PL
- Released
- 2004
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 332
- ISBN13
- 9780312239541
- Category
- Theatre / Drama
- Description
- Ethan Mordden critiques the evolution of Broadway musicals following the closing of 42nd St., arguing it marked a decline in artistry. He examines the shift from grand orchestras and meaningful lyrics to productions like Cats and Miss Saigon, highlighting both popular and lesser-known shows. His analysis extends to the critics, whom he holds responsible for the changes in the musical landscape. With a sharp and unsparing perspective, Mordden reflects on the current state of Broadway, revealing his discontent as the curtain rises once more.