THEA 205 - American Musical Theatre

(3,0) 3 Credits

American Musical Theater is a lecture/discussion course that covers the life of the American musical from its 19th century beginnings, through the emergence of the musical comedy of Jerome Kern, to the classical works of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Cole Porter, up to Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and the contemporary scene. The works will be presented in their historical and social context, as well as their musical and dramatic development. Students will be required to see and critically analyze at least one musical play during the semester. Offered in the spring semester.

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