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One of the first composers of Broadway musicals was?
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.)
When was the first musical theatre produced?
Musical theatre started out in the early 1900s with shows called Broadway Reviews, aka vaudeville shows. The music was all that was important and the plot was almost nonexistent. There were a few shows that stood out and are still performed today (Showboat, Anything Goes). The music in these shows were not character driven or gender based. Anyone could sing them and they were often used in multiple shows. This was also the popular music of that era. Then in 1943, Oklahoma! opened on Broadway and changed the way musical theatre worked. Now the plot was just as important as the music if not more, and the songs were character driven and related to the plot. Thus begins the Golden Age of musicals. This era lasted until the mid to late 1960s when rock music started to affect the stage. This started the Contemporary age, when musicals started to become more abstract and people started trying new ways to look at theatre. . Newer and stranger plots came into play and the music began to change. This is the era we are now in.
What was the first Paul Simon solo hit?
First Broadway ShowNo one knows for sure. According to John Kendrick's History of the Musical Stage 1700-1865 Theatres began to appear on Broadway in the "early 1800's". He also says this,"Every known American theatre company of the post-Revolutionary era presented a wide range of musical works. For example, in 1796, New York City's prestigious American Company staged 91 performances of 46 different musical works --" New York city was a frenzy of Musical theatre productions staged in New York, then shipped all over the country, so in the few years it took Broadway to become THE theatre district, probably well over 1,000 shows were put on. Therefore, the answer is this: "Your guess is as good as mine".However, we do know what was quite likely the first musical in New York"According to the best contemporary scholarship, the first full length musical play performed in America was Flora (or The Hob on the Wall), a ballad opera presented in Charleston as early as 1735. New York's first-known professional musical production was a five performance run of John Gay's satirical British ballad opera The Beggar's Opera, offered by Walter Murray and Thomas Kean's traveling theatrical troupe at the Nassau Street Theatre on Dec.3, 1750."
What kind of musical theatre is similar to the 1980s royal variety show?
The Royal Variety Show was a mixture of performances by different people. Some types of musical theater that may be similar to the Royal Variety Show would be shows like America's Got Talent and some Broadway shows.
Who is Lefevere in the phantom of the opera?
Monsieur Lefevre is the Paris Opera's previous owner. He shows up in one scene at the beginning of the musical to announce that he is retiring and has just sold the theatre to the two new owners, MM. Firmin and Andre. In the original novel by Gaston Leroux, Lefevre does not exist; the Opera was previously owned by MM Debienne and Poligny.
What television shows are in the public domain?
There are quite a few television shows in public domain. Some of the public domain T.V. shows are "Bonanza", "The Beverly Hillbillies", "Amos 'n' Andy", and "The Dick Van Dyke Show".
What kind of theatre shows can customers get for free?
Theatre shows that customers can get for free includes shows at The Wellmont Theatre. Other shows are feature presentations, speakers, and public shows.
Are musical shows part of entertaintment or infotainment?
Typically, musical theatre performances are considered entertainment, but this is not exclusively true. Because most musical theatre shows tell a story, some of those stories are historical (ex. 1776) or historical fiction (ex., Ragtime, Hair) while others are purely fictional and entertainment-based (ex., Legally Blonde: The Musical).
What are some popular shows that have been held at the Sunderland Empire Theatre?
Some popular shows that have been held at the Sunderland Empire Theatre include Miss Saigon, Chitty Chitty Bang bang, My Fair lady, and Scrooge: The Musical. The Sunderland Empire Theatre was refurbished in 2004 and has seen a resurgence of shows since then.
What has the author Jeffrey Hilton Smart written?
Jeffrey Hilton Smart has written: 'The internal development of the Princess Theatre musical shows' -- subject(s): Musicals, Princess Theatre Ensemble
One of the first composers of Broadway musicals was?
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.)
What to wear to a musical at the grand theatre?
A really slutty shirt like something that shows some titty. A very short skirt without panties is also recommended.
What shows are available in Vegas?
You can find almost any type of show in Vegas from the magic, to concerts or musical performances, along with plays, theatre, and your regular old movies
Who is the one that shows people their seats in the theatre?
A person who shows people to their seats in a theatre is called an usher.
What do you call a person shows people to their seat in a theatre?
A person who shows people to their seats in a theatre is called an 'usher'.
What are some good song choices from musical theatre to choreograph a dance and teach it to 16 year old musical theatre students?
choose upbeat songs from comedy/love musicals, such as hello dolly, or guys and dolls, also, modern shows such as wicked and the lion king are great shows. if you are looking for a dance show, use Millie or Swing or singing in the rain or mama Mia spring awakening is another great show, but it is slightly inappropriate
When was the first musical theatre produced?
Musical theatre started out in the early 1900s with shows called Broadway Reviews, aka vaudeville shows. The music was all that was important and the plot was almost nonexistent. There were a few shows that stood out and are still performed today (Showboat, Anything Goes). The music in these shows were not character driven or gender based. Anyone could sing them and they were often used in multiple shows. This was also the popular music of that era. Then in 1943, Oklahoma! opened on Broadway and changed the way musical theatre worked. Now the plot was just as important as the music if not more, and the songs were character driven and related to the plot. Thus begins the Golden Age of musicals. This era lasted until the mid to late 1960s when rock music started to affect the stage. This started the Contemporary age, when musicals started to become more abstract and people started trying new ways to look at theatre. . Newer and stranger plots came into play and the music began to change. This is the era we are now in.
