TH 315 Musical Theory History

Musical Theatre History surveys the history and evolution of the Broadway Musical and Musical Theatre as one of America's indigenous theatrical art forms. In this course, students will evaluate and compare a variety of Musical Theatre forms from the mid-19th Century, through the "Golden Age" of the 20th Century, and into the postmodern expression of the 21st Century. Musical librettos will be analyzed and examined through readings, discussions, and supplemented with historical documents, artifacts, and dramatic reconstructions (included taped and live performances).

Credits

3