How Opening Numbers Reveal a World or Launch the Story
Carol de Giere and Stephen Schwartz discuss the importance (and challenge) of constructing successful opening numbers — and offer a few tips!
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Curtain Up, Light the Lights – Writing Opening Numbers
When constructing “curtain up” moments and opening numbers, you must be clear, clever, and able to convince the audience to stay with you for the ride.
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Matthew Sklar: From Pizza Readings to Broadway
Carol de Giere interviews Matthew Sklar, the Tony, Emmy and Drama Desk Award-nominated composer of Broadway musicals Elf and The Wedding Singer, and most recent to Broadway: The Prom.
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Another Show, Another Opening Number!
Most writers know they have to tackle certain structural must-haves, but there is one in particular that tends to be the most elusive: The Opening Number.
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