Matthew White is a theatre director, actor and writer. He cowrote and directed the Olivier award-winning production of Top Hat at the Aldwych Theatre, and directed Sweet Charity and Little Shop of Horrors in London’s West End. Other directing work includes Candide and She Loves Me (Menier Chocolate Factory), UK tours of The Addams Family and The Producers, and international productions of Top Hat, Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Cabaret. Acting work includes Les Misérables, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera and Kiss of the Spiderwoman, all in the West End. He has directed and taught at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

• AcknowledgementsForeword, by Cameron MackintoshIntroduction1 Where does it all begin?2 The creative team3 Stage management and technical support4 Budgets, schedules and publicity5 Research and design6 Casting the show7 The first day of rehearsals8 Rehearsals - creating a company9 Rehearsals - songs, scenes, choreography and staging10 Rehearsals - stage management responsibilities 11 From the rehearsal room to the stage12 The first night and beyond13 The Musical as a distinct genreAppendixIndex

White gives theater students, working professionals and fans some genuine insight into how to stage a musical. Whether you’re an ambitious member of your local community theater, dreaming of making it on Broadway or just want to know more about what goes into creating your favorite shows, White gives a step by step guide from start to finish.

Matthew White is a theatre director, actor and writer. He cowrote and directed the Olivier award-winning production of Top Hat at the Aldwych Theatre, and directed Sweet Charity and Little Shop of Horrors in London’s West End. Other directing work includes Candide and She Loves Me (Menier Chocolate Factory), UK tours of The Addams Family and The Producers, and international productions of Top Hat, Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Cabaret. Acting work includes Les Misérables, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera and Kiss of the Spiderwoman, all in the West End. He has directed and taught at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

• AcknowledgementsForeword, by Cameron MackintoshIntroduction1 Where does it all begin?2 The creative team3 Stage management and technical support4 Budgets, schedules and publicity5 Research and design6 Casting the show7 The first day of rehearsals8 Rehearsals - creating a company9 Rehearsals - songs, scenes, choreography and staging10 Rehearsals - stage management responsibilities 11 From the rehearsal room to the stage12 The first night and beyond13 The Musical as a distinct genreAppendixIndex

White gives theater students, working professionals and fans some genuine insight into how to stage a musical. Whether you’re an ambitious member of your local community theater, dreaming of making it on Broadway or just want to know more about what goes into creating your favorite shows, White gives a step by step guide from start to finish.

Matthew White is a theatre director, actor and writer. He cowrote and directed the Olivier award-winning production of Top Hat at the Aldwych Theatre, and directed Sweet Charity and Little Shop of Horrors in London’s West End. Other directing work includes Candide and She Loves Me (Menier Chocolate Factory), UK tours of The Addams Family and The Producers, and international productions of Top Hat, Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Cabaret. Acting work includes Les Misérables, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera and Kiss of the Spiderwoman, all in the West End. He has directed and taught at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

• AcknowledgementsForeword, by Cameron MackintoshIntroduction1 Where does it all begin?2 The creative team3 Stage management and technical support4 Budgets, schedules and publicity5 Research and design6 Casting the show7 The first day of rehearsals8 Rehearsals - creating a company9 Rehearsals - songs, scenes, choreography and staging10 Rehearsals - stage management responsibilities 11 From the rehearsal room to the stage12 The first night and beyond13 The Musical as a distinct genreAppendixIndex

White gives theater students, working professionals and fans some genuine insight into how to stage a musical. Whether you’re an ambitious member of your local community theater, dreaming of making it on Broadway or just want to know more about what goes into creating your favorite shows, White gives a step by step guide from start to finish.