History of American Musical Theatre

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An examination of a genre of music indigenous to the U.S. Detailed study of all major influences upon American Musical Theatre, including Revues, Cohan, Rodgers Hammerstein, Bernstein, Sondheim, and Lloyd Webber will form the core of this course, which will also show how musicals have reflected societal and cultural trends in the U.S. since 1900. Components: Class GE: HA Humanities & Arts, HA-A Arts Typically Offered: Occasionally