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Fandom in Musical Theatre
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What does it mean to be a 'fan' of musical theatre? And how does 'fandom' continue to shape the genre?
From listening to Original Cast Albums on repeat in the basement, to camping in line overnight for first row tickets toRent, to crowdsourcing new musicals and interacting with performers on TikTok, the activities a musical theatre fan engages in have changed significantly over time, but the love and passion at the heart of the experience has remained the same.
Fandom in Musical Theatredelves into the universe of musical theatre fandom, investigating its dynamic communities. This book traces the historical context of fandom and then examines what it currently means to be a musical theatre fan, as fan culture shifts towards the digital.
Including case studies on the 'diva worship' of Barbra Streisand, as well asRentandHamilton, this accessible introduction presents a multifaceted view of a passionate subculture often overlooked in academic discourse.
Published in Methuen Drama'sTopics in Musical Theatreseries, this book will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the intersections of musical theatre culture, fan engagement and community formation.
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What does it mean to be a 'fan' of musical theatre? And how does 'fandom' continue to shape the genre?
From listening to Original Cast Albums on repeat in the basement, to camping in line overnight for first row tickets toRent, to crowdsourcing new musicals and interacting with performers on TikTok, the activities a musical theatre fan engages in have changed significantly over time, but the love and passion at the heart of the experience has remained the same.
Fandom in Musical Theatredelves into the universe of musical theatre fandom, investigating its dynamic communities.
This book traces the historical context of fandom and then examines what it currently means to be a musical theatre fan, as fan culture shifts towards the digital.
Including case studies on the 'diva worship' of Barbra Streisand, as well asRentandHamilton, this accessible introduction presents a multifaceted view of a passionate subculture often overlooked in academic discourse.
Published in Methuen Drama'sTopics in Musical Theatreseries, this book will appeal to anyone interested in exploring the intersections of musical theatre culture, fan engagement and community formation.
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