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Musicals

Musicals. Breaking tradition. The Musical. Blends narrative and singing Two dramatic registers Narrative Spectacle Musicals use integration – the level to which the music is woven into the plot of the story. The Musical (cont.).

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Musicals

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  1. Musicals Breaking tradition

  2. The Musical • Blends narrative and singing • Two dramatic registers • Narrative • Spectacle • Musicals use integration – the level to which the music is woven into the plot of the story

  3. The Musical (cont.) • While musicals gained in popularity from the 1930s-1950s, they slowly died out by the mid-1960s • Musicals have made a comeback in the recent decades • Disney – Beauty and the Beast (1991) • Found critical success • Chicago – Best Picture Winner in 2002

  4. Nonintegrated Musical • Musical numbers not integrated into plot of the story • Often, music is for fantasy purposes • Comes under criticism • Begs the question: “Why have the music if it is not necessary?” • Examples: Chicago (2002), The Jazz Singer (1927)

  5. Chicago (2002)

  6. The Backstage Musical • Songs often rehearsal • Transitions must occur from the narrative to the musical number • Music continues to move the plot along • Examples: • 42nd Street (1933), Moulin Rouge (2002)

  7. Moulin Rouge (2002)

  8. Integrated Musical • Music becomes part of the plot • Arthur Freed (MGM) most notable • The Wizard of Oz (1939) • Singin’ in the Rain (1952) • Music is necessary as major plot points occur and are resolved • Examples: Singin’ in the Rain (1952), The Wizard of Oz (1939)

  9. Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

  10. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

  11. Discussion Questions • What is your opinion of musicals? • Which type of musical do you believe works the best? • What are the potential benefits to musicals? • Are musicals a part of the film industry yet today?

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