Studies in Musical Theatre (Journal)

ISSN 17503159 , ONLINE ISSN 17503167

Studies in Musical Theatre provides a forum to debate a wide range of texts that articulate the musical together with the theatrical. This peer-reviewed journal brings together a variety of critical approaches to contribute to the discussion surrounding live performance, the development and form of musical theatre and its value as a cultural product in theory and practice. Here, you will find a wealth of writing encompassing everything from opera to film musical to pop video.

SMT is the journal of the International Society for the Study of Musicals

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Category: Music, Performing Arts


Editors

Elizabeth Wollman
Baruch College, CUNY, USA
elizabeth.wollman@baruch.cuny.edu

Jessica Sternfeld
Chapman University, USA
jessica.sternfeld@gmail.com

Reviews Editor

Peter Kunze
Tulane University
pkunze@tulane.edu

Notes for Contributors Download

Formal Guidelines



Aims & Scope

Studies in Musical Theatre considers areas of live performance that use vocal and instrumental music in conjunction with theatrical performance as a principal part of their expressive language. The journal is double-blind peer-reviewed in order to maintain the highest standards of scholastic integrity. SMT is the intellectual hub for the International Society for the Study of Musicals

Submissions

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All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.
 
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Peer Review Policy

All articles undergo initial editorial screening either by the journal's Editorial Team and/or incumbent Guest Editors. Articles then undergo a rigorous anonymous peer review by two referees, following the guidance in Intellect's 'Peer review instructions'. Based on this feedback, the Editors will communicate a decision and revision suggestions to authors. To appeal an editorial decision, please contact the main Editor who will consider your case.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal follows the principles set out by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). Read our Ethical Guidelines for more on the journal's standards.

Editors

Elizabeth Wollman
Baruch College, CUNY, USA
elizabeth.wollman@baruch.cuny.edu

Jessica Sternfeld
Chapman University, USA
jessica.sternfeld@gmail.com

Reviews Editor

Peter Kunze
Tulane University
pkunze@tulane.edu

Editors

Elizabeth Wollman
Baruch College, CUNY, USA
elizabeth.wollman@baruch.cuny.edu

Jessica Sternfeld
Chapman University, USA
jessica.sternfeld@gmail.com

Reviews Editor

Peter Kunze
Tulane University
pkunze@tulane.edu

Editors

Elizabeth Wollman
Baruch College, CUNY, USA
elizabeth.wollman@baruch.cuny.edu

Jessica Sternfeld
Chapman University, USA
jessica.sternfeld@gmail.com

Reviews Editor

Peter Kunze
Tulane University
pkunze@tulane.edu

Ongoing Call for Collaboration Download

Special Issue: 'The Musical-Theatrical Global South' Download


 

General Call for Papers information

All articles submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.

We welcome discussions on any theme relating to musical theatre in its widest sense, from the musicological to the postdramatic and from the textual to the performative. Articles should be between 5,000–10,000 words and should include original work of a research or developmental nature. The journal also welcomes contributions embracing issues relating to practice. A sample area of considerations might include, but is not restricted to:

  • revisions of historiographical narratives;
  • applied musicological or dramaturgical analysis;
  • archival and production research;
  • innovative paradigms of critical thought;
  • performance and performance practice;
  • approaches to training and the industry;
  • the fusion of words and music;
  • the use of music and song within theatre, film and related art forms;
  • critical approaches to musical theatre;
  • industry issues;
  • globalization, consumption and commodification.

Further information on the journal is available from the journal Editors.

Editors

Elizabeth Wollman
Baruch College, CUNY, USA
elizabeth.wollman@baruch.cuny.edu

Jessica Sternfeld
Chapman University, USA
jessica.sternfeld@gmail.com

Reviews Editor

Peter Kunze
Tulane University
pkunze@tulane.edu

Editorial Board

Masi Asare
Northwestern School of Communication, USA

Sarah Browne
University of Wolverhampton

Ryan Bunch
Rutgers University-Camden, USA

John Clum
Duke University

Judah M. Cohen
Indiana University Bloomington

Elizabeth Craft
University of Utah, USA

Joanna Dee Das
Washington University in St. Louis

Ryan Donovan
The Graduate Center, City University of New York

Eric M. Glover
Yale University, USA

Naomi Graber
University of Georgia, USA

Elissa Harbert
DePauw University

Stuart Hecht
Boston College, USA

Jessica Hillman-McCord
State University of New York at Fredonia

Jake Johnson
Oklahoma City University

Pamela Karantonis
Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Hyunjung Lee
Kansai Gaidai University, Japan

James Lovelock
University of Wolverhampton, UK

Miranda Lundskaer-Nielsen
Bath Spa University

Ben Macpherson
University of Portsmouth

Emilio Mendez
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico

Dara Milovanovic
University of Nicosea, Cyprus

Ellen Peck
Jacksonville State University, USA

Doug Reside
New York Public Library, USA

George Rodosthenous
University of Leeds

Phoebe Rumsey
University of Portsmouth, UK

Sarah Whitfield
University of Wolverhampton, UK

Trudi Wright
Regis University, USA

Advisory Board

George Burrows
University of Portsmouth, UK

Kelly Kessler
DePaul University

Raymond Knapp
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

Jeff Magee
University of Illinois, USA

Carol Oja
Harvard University, USA

Gillian Rodger
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA

David Savran
CUNY Gradute Center, USA

Robynn Stilwell
Georgetown University, USA

Steve Swayne
Dartmouth College, USA

Dominic Symonds
University of Lincoln, UK

Millie Taylor
University of Winchester

Stacy Wolf
Princeton University

Editors

Elizabeth Wollman
Baruch College, CUNY, USA
elizabeth.wollman@baruch.cuny.edu

Jessica Sternfeld
Chapman University, USA
jessica.sternfeld@gmail.com

Reviews Editor

Peter Kunze
Tulane University
pkunze@tulane.edu

 
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Editors

Elizabeth Wollman
Baruch College, CUNY, USA
elizabeth.wollman@baruch.cuny.edu

Jessica Sternfeld
Chapman University, USA
jessica.sternfeld@gmail.com

Reviews Editor

Peter Kunze
Tulane University
pkunze@tulane.edu

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