Best Musicals Books of 2025

The book "Guitar Fretboard: Memorize The Fretboard In Less Than 24 Hours: 35+ Tips And Exercises Included" offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the fretboard in a short amount of time. The author explains why memorizing the fretboard is essential for improving guitar playing and offers practical exercises to achieve this skill. The book covers various areas, including scales, chords, songwriting, and improvisation. This book is a must-read for any guitarist looking to take their playing to the next level.

The "Pride And Prejudice Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Piano Solo" songbook is a collection of 12 piano pieces from the 2006 Oscar-nominated film. The book includes some of the most memorable tracks from the movie, such as "Liz on Top of the World" and "Darcy's Letter." The arrangements are well-done and the sheet music is easy to read, making it a great choice for intermediate to advanced piano players. The book is published by Hal Leonard, a well-known brand in the music industry. Overall, this book is an excellent addition to any pianist's repertoire, especially for fans of the movie or classical music enthusiasts.

Musicals: The Definitive Visual Guide is a go-to musical guide that takes readers on a journey through the years, immersing them in the behind-the-scenes world of musical theater. From The Wizard of Oz to Hamilton, the book covers every era of musical theater, packed with profiles of musical icons and fun infographics summarizing the plot, characters, and songs. With a foreword by Elaine Paige, this updated edition is a must-have for theater geeks and musical theater fans. This book is a perfect gift for those who love the glitter and glamour of the West End.

This book, titled "Hamilton - Easy Piano," is a collection of 9 easy piano arrangements of songs from the popular Broadway musical about Alexander Hamilton. The music is composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and includes songs such as "My Shot," "Wait for It," and "The Schuyler Sisters." The book is published by Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation and is categorized as a musical book. It is perfect for beginners who want to learn and play the music from the hit musical. Overall, this book is a great addition to any Hamilton fan's collection and provides an opportunity to learn the songs on the piano in an easy-to-follow format.

Wicked: The Grimmerie is a must-read for any fan of the hit Broadway musical. This whimsical keepsake takes readers on a behind-the-scenes journey of the show, offering profiles of the cast and creative team, inside stories, and full-color photographs throughout. Designed to resemble the ancient book of spells used by Elphaba in the show, the book includes irresistible special features such as an "Ozian" glossary, spells, an illustrated family tree, and a step-by-step look at how Elphaba gets green before each performance. Overall, this beautifully packaged book is a delightful addition to any Wicked fan's collection.

The Hat Box is a must-have for any theater enthusiast or Stephen Sondheim fan. This box set includes the complete lyrics from Finishing the Hat and Look, I Made a Hat, featuring some of Sondheim's most popular shows like West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods. The lyrics are annotated with anecdotes, observations, and advice from Sondheim himself, making this a unique and invaluable addition to any collection. The design of the package is also impressive, making it a beautiful addition to any bookshelf. Overall, Hat Box is an excellent tribute to one of the greatest songwriters of our time.

The Phantom of the Opera - Souvenir Edition: Piano/Vocal Selections is a must-have for fans of the iconic musical. This book features full-color photos from the production and piano/vocal arrangements of nine beloved songs, including "The Music of the Night" and "All I Ask of You." Additionally, readers can enjoy bios of Andrew Lloyd Webber and the lyricists, Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. The inclusion of production photos featuring Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman makes this book a true treasure for any fan of the Phantom. Overall, this book is an excellent addition to any musical lover's collection.

This Vocal / Piano Selections edition of Les Miserables features 14 of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schnberg's songs from the world's longest-running musical. The book includes superb piano/vocal arrangements of famous songs such as "I Dreamed a Dream" and "Do You Hear the People Sing?" and a 16-page color section with new production photos. The introduction by Boublil and full synopsis with color photos add to the book's value. While it lacks the full-company number "One Day More," this updated edition is a must-have for fans of Les Miserables and musical enthusiasts.

The Best Broadway Songs Ever (Best Ever) is a piano/vocal/guitar songbook containing 85 timeless Broadway favorites, including "Memory," "Tomorrow," and "Seasons of Love." This 6th edition features guitar chord frames and is perfect for pianists, singers, and guitarists. Hal Leonard LLC, founded in 1947, is the brand behind this bestselling Broadway collection. With a catalog of over a million products in both physical and digital form, they represent many of the greatest songwriters and artists of all time. This book is a must-have for any Broadway music lover.

La La Land: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack is a piano/vocal/guitar songbook based on the original musical movie directed by Damien Chazelle. The book features 10 piano/vocal/guitar arrangements from the award-winning soundtrack, including original songs by Justin Hurwitz with lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. The story follows the journey of two struggling artists in modern-day Los Angeles, exploring the ups and downs of chasing your dreams. This book is a must-have for fans of the movie and musical enthusiasts alike, offering a great opportunity to play and sing along with the songs.