Few forms of theatre are as popular as the musical - and it's not hard to see why. With their virtuosic technical craft, soaring emotional impact and jawdropping sense of spectacle, musicals can uplift you, move you, and even transport you to another place entirely.
In this selection, we've rounded up some brilliant books and lyrics of acclaimed, award-winning musicals – plus a few titles for those looking to either perform in or create their own musical extravaganzas – all available at 40% off in our Sale.
Plus, £1 from every book sold in our Sale will go to the Theatre Artists Fund, which continues to provide emergency support for theatre-workers and freelancers across the UK affected by the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the theatre sector.
Remember, everything included in the Sale has been handpicked from the shelves at NHB HQ, and stock is strictly limited. So if you see something you want, move fast to avoid missing out – because once it's gone, it's gone!
Take a look at what's on offer below, and head back to our main Sale page to browse the whole range of playscripts and books currently available at a very special 40% discount, for a limited time only.
Acting Through Song
Techniques and Exercises for Musical-Theatre Actors
An impassioned and invaluable guide for actors and students of musical theatre.
Caroline, or Change
By Tony Kushner By (composer) Jeanine TesoriThe book and lyrics of the extraordinary musical from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Angels in America.
Crush: The Musical
By Maureen Chadwick and Kath GottsAn outrageously fun musical set in an all-girls school in the 60s, from the team behind Bad Girls: The Musical.
Dear Evan Hansen: The Complete Book and Lyrics (West End edition)
A new edition of the hugely successful musical, published alongside its West End premiere.
Follies
By Stephen Sondheim and James GoldmanSondheim's landmark musical about a reunion of showgirls, with a book by James Goldman.
How Musicals Work
And How to Write Your Own
Why do some musicals work, while others just don't? And what should you do if you're thinking of writing your own? Julian Woolford, a successful writer and director of musicals and lecturer in writing musicals at the University of London, explores the musical-theatre canon to answer these and many other questions.
Junkyard
By Jack ThorneA brilliantly honest and witty coming-of-age drama, with music by Stephen Warbeck.
Lazarus: The Complete Book and Lyrics
By David Bowie and Enda WalshThe extraordinary musical inspired by the book The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis and its cult film adaptation starring David Bowie, and incorporating some of Bowie's most iconic songs.
A Little Night Music
By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh WheelerAn utterly sophisticated and charming musical boasting such numbers as 'Send in the Clowns' and 'A Weekend in the Country'.
Playing by Ear
Reflections on Sound and Music
By Peter BrookA collection of new essays from the world-renowned director, offering unique and personal insights into sound and music.
Secrets of Stage Success
Your Questions Answered
By Louise Dearman and Mark EvansTwo of the biggest musical-theatre stars working today answer questions submitted by the public on a wide range of theatrical topics.
Singing With Your Own Voice
By Orlanda CookA comprehensive instruction manual, full of practical exercises, which starts with overhauling our attitude to our voice.
So You Want To Be In Musicals?
By Ruthie Henshall With Daniel BowlingAn insider's guide to achieving that dream career – by one of the brightest stars in musical theatre.
Sweeney Todd
By Stephen Sondheim and Hugh WheelerThe gruesomely fascinating musical about the 'Demon Barber of Fleet Street', one of Sondheim's greatest hits.
Writing Music for the Stage
A Practical Guide for Theatremakers
By Michael Bruce Foreword by Josie RourkeThe definitive guide to writing music for the stage, by the Composer-in-Residence at the Donmar Warehouse.