History of American Musical Theatre ((4 Credits))

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Do you want to know more about musicals? Students in this course will learn about the history of musicals in the US from the 1890s to the present. We will examine how musicals both react to and influence changes in the social, political, and cultural history of the US. To do this, we will look at the contributions of major directors, choreographers, writers, performers, and other professionals in US musical theatre history. Students will also learn how to analyze the parts of a musical such as the book (story), songs, and choreography.