"Rosenblum is a seriously trained and skilled composer who refuses to take himself seriously — a musical humorist, perhaps.
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He works like a watchmaker, fitting neat details into a tissue of busily interacting parts. Moments of over-arching lyricism are few; instead, a brief phrase will unexpectedly reveal how nicely he has turned it."
– John W. Freeman, Opera News
One element behind the Pit Stop Players’ appeal is the broad experience of its founder, Joshua Rosenblum, a conductor, composer, pianist and music critic. His imagination and flexibility lend themselves to playfully cohesive programs. Mr. Rosenblum’s unassuming podium manner and nerdy wit factored into making an hourlong serving of modern works not just palatable but enticing to an audience not made up of die-hard contemporary-classical fans.
–Steve Smith, The New York Times
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"Joshua Rosenblum’s extraordinary
biography of Maury Yeston captures the relentless energy, brilliance and delight of one of our greatest musical theater composers."
-- Lynn Ahrens, Tony Award-winning lyricist, Ragtime
“An essential book for students of the great American art form and one of its masters.”
-- Adam Gopnik, contributing writer,
The New Yorker
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"The best biography of a theatrical creative team that I have ever read. The author, Joshua Rosenblum, imparts his knowledge and his acumen to analyze and illuminate the works of David Shire and Richard Maltby: two lifelong friends who have formed a magical creative partnership."
-- Thomas Z. Shepard, Twelve-time Grammy Award-winning Record Producer
