5 Books for Every Musical Theatre Writer

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In this video Michael discusses his top 5 recommended books that every Musical Theatre writer should read. Links to all of the books are included below!

Links to the Books:

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“Save The Cat” by Blake Snyder

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“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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“Finishing The Hat” & “Look I Made A Hat” by Stephen Sondheim

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“Creativity, Inc.” by Ed Catmull

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“Sondheim on Music: Minor Details and Major Decisions” by Mark Eden Horowitz

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The 5 Types of Horror in Musical Theatre

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Michael discusses the weird relationship between Musical Theatre and Horror, and. answers the question: Why aren’t there any jump scare horror musicals?

One of my Favorite Writing Books:

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler:

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Get Back to Broadway: What You Need to Know!

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In this video, Michael breaks down exactly what is required of audience members headed to Broadway shows in the fall of 2021. What are the mandates and rules, what do they mean, and what do you need to do?

One of my Favorite Writing Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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The Big Mistake We All Need to Stop Making

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In this video, Michael discusses a difficult and crucial topic: Failure. It’s an important one, and you don’t want to miss it.

One of my Favorite Writing Books:

The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler:

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https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

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Epic Opening Numbers...How Do They Do That?

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In this video, Michael breaks down the components of the Musical Theatre Opening Number. He talks about what they do, why they do it, where they can go wrong, and does so with plenty of examples!

One of my Favorite Writing Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

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How To *Actually* Use Your Voice

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In this video Michael talks about how to find your voice and use it properly, providing helpful tips and examples along the way!

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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5 Ways Verse/Chorus Pop Song Structure is Useful in Musical Theatre

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In this video Michael talks about the Verse/Chorus Pop Song structure, and discusses 5 ways it is surprisingly useful in Musical Theatre.

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title link below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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How to Audition Better for Musical Theatre

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In this video, Michael discusses the key to creating a killer Musical Theatre Audition. He breaks the ideas down to their foundational components and presents a formula to set you on the right path!

One of my Favorite Books:

“The Writer’s Journey” by Christopher Vogler:

(Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through this post. I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through the title link below and make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, and will do so from the Amazon link below.)

Bookshop.Org link:

https://bookshop.org/a/4758/9781615933150

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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Musical Theatre for Beginners

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In this video, Michael takes us all the way back to the very basics of what makes Musical Theatre. He answers the questions: What is it? How does is differ from other genres? And why is it written that way?

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How To Create A Good Story Structure (Part 2)

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In this Part 2 video of the 3-Part story structure miniseries, Michael discusses the inner mechanics of musical storytelling and how they are standardly utilized. Key concepts included are: Character Journeys, Song Placement, Emotional Arc, and Pacing.

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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How To Create A Good Story Structure (Part 1)

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In this Part 1 video of a new miniseries, Michael begins the discussion of how effective stories are structured using the 3-Act and 5-Act models. He begins to answer the main questions surrounding story structure and why it’s important, setting up a deeper dive in the upcoming episodes!

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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How Mis-Accents in Musical Theatre Can Make or Break Understanding

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In this video Michael continues discussing understandable lyrics in Musical Theatre with Word Accent. He answers: How do mis-accents hinder musical theatre writing? What can we do about it? And why is clarity all-important? …Oh, plus lots of goofy Michael Radi bits  :-)

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Michael Radi (He/Him/His) is a Composer-Lyricist, Librettist, Performer, Vocal Coach, and Musical Director currently residing in New York City. He is an alumnus of the esteemed Lehman Engel BMI Musical Theatre Writing Workshop as a lyricist, and has written three full-length musical theatre pieces in addition to ongoing projects. His original musical The King’s Legacy, which received its world premiere production in August 2019 at the Bristol Valley Theater in Naples, NY, and has also been presented in Industry Reading format both in fall of 2019 as part of the Dramatists Guild Friday Night Footlights and in November 2016. Other current projects include a musical adaptation of The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow, a one-man show soon to be announced, and a family-oriented musical comedy set in the world of competitive baton twirling, based off his family's history with the sport.

Michael’s Patreon Community:

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Learn more about The King’s Legacy on the website:

https://www.thekingslegacymusical.com/

And listen to/watch numbers from The King’s Legacy on YouTube starting at:

https://youtu.be/YSp0q-6KQeo

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Musical Theatre Writer Guy was written and recorded on Munsee Lenape and Canarsie lands.