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Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale

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  • 230 pages
  • 9 hours of reading

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Exploring the intersection of musicals and L. Frank Baum's classic, this book delves into how adaptations like the MGM film, The Wiz, and Wicked reflect and shape American identity. Ryan Bunch draws on personal experiences to analyze the performative aspects of these adaptations, revealing how they create a vision of an American utopia while highlighting themes of inclusion and exclusion. Through this examination, the author offers fresh perspectives on the enduring popularity of Oz in various media.

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Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale, Ryan Bunch

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2022
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