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I don't believe there is any one inventor of musical theatre. It spawned from Vaudeville shows though, and Showboat is the name of the show that's commonly referred to as the first geniune stage musical. (Operas are an exception and differ greatly from musical theatre. They go wayyy back before Showboat and Vaudeville.) I don't believe there is any one inventor of musical theatre. It spawned from Vaudeville shows though, and Showboat is the name of the show that's commonly referred to as the first geniune stage musical. (Operas are an exception and differ greatly from musical theatre. They go wayyy back before Showboat and Vaudeville.)
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∙ 13y agoThe first famous Broadway composers are probably Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein III. I'm not sure its even possible to find the very first.
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One of the most prominent composers of Broadway musicals - and he has also won an Oscar Who is he?
Stephen Sondheim.
Where can one find a video of a musical?
There are several websites one can find videos of musicals. Some of them include Youtube, PBS, The Broadway Musical Shop, and the Broadway official website.
One of romanticism's first composers was?
Ludwig van Beethoven
One of the first european composers to experiment with romanticism in music was?
Beethoven
What is Broadway music style?
There are many popular Broadway musicals. Some more current ones include Billy Elliot and American Idiot. Mary Poppins and Jersey Boys is also currently running. According to Broadway.com, the top Broadway shows as of right now are Lion King and Wicked. Musicals such as Avenue Q and Chicago. ~One would need a more specific question such as current or past? Way too many to just list.
One of the most prominent composers of Broadway musicals - and he has also won an Oscar Who is he?
Stephen Sondheim.
Where can one find the best Broadway shows?
The first place to look is a ticket site such as Broadway`s Best Shows. They list everything from musicals to plays, reviews to polls and nominations to awards.
Where can one find a video of a musical?
There are several websites one can find videos of musicals. Some of them include Youtube, PBS, The Broadway Musical Shop, and the Broadway official website.
What is performed at the El Portal Theatre in Hollywood?
Many musicals are performed at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, California. Some musicals come from Broadway as well. Many different plays and musicals are performed at this theatre depending on when one goes.
Which musicals have animals in them?
One musical that has animals in it is 'The Lion King'. This movie was a blockbuster movie and later became a blockbuster Broadway musical.
How many Broadway musicals did Tommy Tune star in?
Tommy Tune only starred in a few musicals, including My One and Only and Seesaw. He is much more well-known for his work as a director, producer, and choreographer.
Where can one find information on New York musicals?
You can find information on New York City plays at the Broadway website. Once on the website, click on the arrow in the upper right-hand corner of the page and select New York to view the plays and information.
What were the musicals from the 60s?
The first one that comes to mind is Hairspray
Where can one find Broadway musical tickets?
Typically, tickets to most events, including Broadway musical events, are typically sold exclusively through TicketMaster, a ticket brokering company. One can visit the TicketMaster website, or go to a TicketMaster outlet, or even to the event venue itself, where one can purchase the tickets through the booth, typically also run by TicketMaster.
What is a popular Broadway musical?
There are many popular Broadway musicals. Some more current ones include Billy Elliot and American Idiot. Mary Poppins and Jersey Boys is also currently running. According to Broadway.com, the top Broadway shows as of right now are Lion King and Wicked. Musicals such as Avenue Q and Chicago. ~One would need a more specific question such as current or past? Way too many to just list.
What is the most common type of dance in Broadway?
Broadway, or musical dance, has fused somewhat into a distinct style. While different musicals vary in the amounts of dance in them (anywhere from none to a focus on dance), the style of dance also varies completely based on the choreographical, stylistic, and plot-based influences. The overall "broadway dance style", if it had to be categorized, is most heavily focussed on jazz dance. Ballet is rarely used in musicals (The Phantom of the Opera is one exception.)
One of romanticism's first composers was?
Ludwig van Beethoven
