Book · 2016 · Musicals
The Secret Life of the American Musical
Why people recommend it
The Secret Life of the American Musical by Jack Viertel is an exploration of how Broadway shows are constructed and how they resonate with audiences. On an episode of The Book Review titled Inside The New York Times Book Review: ‘The Profiteers’, Pamela Paul introduced author Jack Viertel and his new book. Gilbert Cruz also discussed the work, explaining that Viertel would share insights from the text and noting that musical shows speak to individuals in different ways depending on where they are on the spectrum of life. Towards the end of the interview segment, Pamela Paul mentioned the book once more while wrapping up the discussion. Throughout the podcast, the speakers highlighted how the book offers a unique lens into the mechanics of musical theater, making it an engaging read for both theater enthusiasts and those curious about the creative processes behind famous Broadway productions.
Who recommended it
- Pamela Paul Recommended
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
“Jack ftell is here now he is the author of a new book The Secret Life of the American Musical how Broadway shows are built”
“Jack forell the book is The Secret Life of the American Musical how Broadway shows are built”
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“Jack forell will tell us about The Secret Life of the American Musical and the show speaks to you in different ways depending on where you are on the spectrum of life”