Queer Approaches in Musical Theatre

"This book introduces readers to a facet of musicals often assumed but misunderstood: how queer approaches in musical theatre extend deeper than fabulosity. Queerness in musicals challenges heteronormativity but sometimes simultaneously reinforces it. This volume encompasses queerness beyond simply the familiar narrative of gay men's over-representation in musical theatre. Readers are introduced to the history of queerness in musicals as well as queer methods of how to study musicals. Four case studies are organized around historical contexts, textual narratives, staging and production, and reception"--