This important new guide, a companion to Joe Deer's Acting in Musical Theatre, presents an accessible and compellingly practical approach to the art of directing musicals. Suitable for aspiring and professional directors alike, Directing Musical Theatreleads the reader through the five key stages of a production: Conception, Collaboration, Rehearsal, Production and Performance. Deer's innovative framework takes in case studies, checklists and workshops, offering striking prompts alongside examples from successful directors and productions. The aim is to provide the reader with the skills, and the understanding of those skills, to ensure they truly think like a director.