Scott Miller was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He is a fellow of the American Numismatic Society and has presented papers at two Coinage of the Americas Conferences. He has also written articles on medallic topics for a number of other publications, including the American Journal of Numismatics, The Kent Collector and MCA Advisory. He currently resides on the mainland with his wife and son.
"Scott Miller is a theater sage. His thorough dissection of the
genre and the shows he has chosen to represent it are great
research opportunities for fledgling directors and actors alike who
may be looking to build their backstories and character definition.
Better yet, to fully understand what exactly it is they're working
on besides just a well crafted script and some great songs passed
down from artist to artist. The more recreating performers and
production teams have Scott's level of understanding about where
the original creative team came from, the stronger even the
smallest theater company will become at making something new out of
what's been done before. Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll, and Musicals is a
valuable addition to the world library of theater history &
analysis."--Doug Storm, original cast member of Bat Boy: The
Musical
"Finally, someone who believes the American musical is not only
alive and well but is growing and thriving in ways other observers
may have missed. Scott Miller embraces the here and now of the art
form and cries out 'Hooray!'--or a more appropriate and less
printable rock and roll interjection. Well, f_ _ _ yeah for Scott
Miller!"--Andrew Lippa
"There are those who say that today's musicals are just thrown
together with little thought behind them. Scott Miller proves
otherwise in this extraordinary book. He's been able to glean the
meaning, subtext, skill and genuine intelligence that many others
have missed. Miller will have you aching to see new productions of
these works, and will send you back to the original cast albums so
that you can now appreciate what you missed the first time
around."--Peter Filichia, Newark Star-Ledger, Theatermania.com
"The writing is compelling, whether you've seen the shows or not.
Miller backs up his assertions with copious quotes from writers,
actors, critics, lyrics and historians. In addition to everything
else this book accomplishes, it functions as historical writing and
an examination of morality."--Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch
"Ferocious theatrical intelligence."--American Theatre
"Miller offers insightful commentary and perspectives on shows that
all began as experimental and intensely challenging works, although
some, such as Grease, Hair, and Jesus Christ Superstar, have in
some ways entered the mainstream. Throughout, he challenges
directors to return these shows to their subversive, groundbreaking
roots and implores audiences to recognize the transgressive power
inherent in musical theater."--Notes
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