Harold Prince’s Theory On Concept Musicals Essay

For the Solo Theater project I have chosen Harold Prince and his theory on Concept musicals. After research on the life of Prince from his book “Contradictions” and biographies, I have learned about his major influence within the world of theater. Creating an entire new genre of musicals. To understand this theory I had to understand the the man behind it. Prince (born in 1928) adopted by Milton A. Prince. Rightful upbringing led him to finish school and serve in the military post WWII Germany. The Prince family had a love for theater which intrigued Harold’s’ interest. so when the chance to work for director George Abbott arose he jumped aboard and became an assistant-stage manager. In 1954 the two of them decided to produce together. He…