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Identify the origins and structures of musical theater that have
influenced the Broadway musical, including African-American inspired
minstrel shows, vaudeville, and European operetta. (I)
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Study cultural/historical events that influenced the development of
the musical, including the Civil War, emancipation of slaves, European
immigration, World Wars I and II, the 1960's rock culture, the AIDS
epidemic, and the revival of family values in the 1990's. (II, III)
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Define the components of a musical, and discuss how national and
international events shaped both style and content of Broadway
musicals. (II, III, IV, V)
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List musical, dramatic and choreographic traits of each Broadway
stylistic period, provide examples of each, and explain the cultural
and socio-economic impact on the American population. (II, III, VI)
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Study Broadway songs and dance styles that have become standard
literature in our culture which have contributed to the national
sensibility of an era. (II, V)
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Study Broadway performers who have become icons in our culture,
including the study of minority performers and their inclusion on the
Broadway stage. (IV)
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Identify composers, lyricist, directors, and choreographers who have
shaped the Broadway musical, and discuss their significant
contributions. (III)
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Explain how cinema and the pop/rock culture have affected Broadway
musicals. (II, III, VIII)
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Identify business concerns that affect Broadway musicals. (VII, VIII)
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Study current trends in musical theater, based on cultural and
socio-economic influences and events. (IV, VII, VIII)
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