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By the Book
Musical theatre songs inspired by books and poems—proof that some stories simply refuse to remain on the page.
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Thu, 26 Mar 2026: 6:45 pm,7:45 pm
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Esplanade Presents

By the Book

Natalie Yeap (Singapore)
Foreword 2026MusicTheatreStorytelling
26 Mar 2026
Esplanade Concourse
30mins (No Intermission)
Free
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We all know that art inspires art—but did you know that some of your favourite books have made it onto a Broadway stage? By The Book celebrates those stories, bringing together songs from musical theatre works inspired by novels, poems, and literary classics. From fairy tales and Greek mythology to romance, poetry, and even young adult fiction, this intimate set explores how familiar stories find new life in song—where pages turn into melodies, words become music, and beloved books decide they have something to sing about.

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