This survey course introduces students to the history of musical theatre, its major productions, and significant artists. Students will explore the evolution of musical theatre through the lens of the historical, social, and political developments in the 19th and 20th century America. Through engagement with class lectures, group discussions, scholarly readings, analysis of multimedia and writing assignments, students will analyze, evaluate, and differentiate the periods, productions, and personalities central to the development of this theatre form.
- Teacher: Caldwell James