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Musical Theatre

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    1. Musical Theatre

    2. Music & Dance “Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” --Victor Hugo “Music is the international language of mankind.” --Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

    3. Origins of Musical Theatre Factors leading to the birth of Musical Theatre: The large amounts of immigrants making up the U.S. in late 19th & early 20th centuries and their respective music & dance traditions. The Minstrel shows, musical revues, and vaudeville paved the way.

    4. Birth of Musical Theatre Producer Florenz Ziegfeld’s SHOWBOAT (1927) establishes the American Musical Theatre. A book musical based on Edna Ferber’s novel and told with text, music & dance. Focused in New York City.

    5. The Broadway Theatre The heart of musical theatre production. Close to Broadway & Times Square, between 41st & 50th Streets.

    6. Oklahoma (1943)

    7. Oklahoma (1943) Musical about farmers and cowboys reinforcing traditional American values. Created by Richard Rodgers (music)& Oscar Hammerstein II (book & lyrics) during WWII. Dance used to develop character in “Laurie’s Dream Ballet” with Choreography by Agnes de Mille

    8. Oklahoma (1999 revival)

    9. West Side Story (1957)

    10. West Side Story (1957) Based on the feuding families that doomed the lovers Romeo & Juliet, but set in urban NYC dramaticizing gang conflict. Creators are Leonard Bernstein (music), Jerome Robbins (director/choreographer), Stephen Sondheim (lyrics), Arthur Laurents (book). Entire story told through songs & dances, very little dialogue.

    11. West Side Story (2007 revival)

    12. My Fair Lady (1956)

    13. My Fair Lady (1956) Brilliant language to the musical stage provided by the work of George Bernard Shaw’s play, Pygmallion. Created by Alan Lerner (music) & Frederick Loewe (lyrics), directed by Moss Hart. Casting of Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins & Julie Andrews as Eliza Doolittle.

    14. Other Influential Musicals Cabaret (1966) by Kander & Ebb A Chorus Line (1975) by Bennett, Hamlisch & Kleban Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk (1995) by Savion Glover Rent (1995) by Jonathan Larson The Lion King (1997) conceived, designed & directed by Julie Taymor

    15. Contact (1999)

    16. Contact (1999) A “dance play” using recorded music rather than live. No singing. Very little dialogue. Each vignette loosely based on the need for emotional & physical connection. Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    17. Spring Awakening (2007)

    18. Spring Awakening (2007) Based on the controversial 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind. Reimagines the musical genre between book & music/dance. Text is lifted directly from source, songs reflect inner conflict and modern access to the young people’s sexual awakenings. Created by Duncan Sheik & Steven Sater, directed by Michael Mayer, choreographed by Bill T. Jones.

    19. Stephen Sondheim

    20. Stephen Sondheim Most influential presence on musical theatre of late 20th century. The musical of untidy endings. Earliest collaborations are West Side Story, Gypsy. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Into the Woods, Assasins.

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