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Musical theatre came out of Burlesque*, the first " book musical" being "The Black Crook", which opened on Broadway in September of 1866. There are many books that detail the history of American Musical Theatre, you might begin with a search on Amazon.com for titles that you can then take to the library.
Ethan Mordden
has a whole series, decade by decade, which might be a good place to start.
*Keep in mind, too, that Burlesque at that time referred to performances where dancing girls wore tights or bloomers that showed the shape of their legs, not the feather and tassel Burlesque you might think of today.
What else can I help you with?
What was the difference between vaudeville and burlesque theater?
Vaudeville was a form of "family variety" theater. Burlesque was a raunchy scripted play for "adults" only.
What is the difference between an opera and a musical theater?
Opera and musical theater are much alike except that musical theater generally has much more spoken dialogue than opera does.
What can you do with a BFA in Musical theater?
You can act or work in theater.
Is musical theater still around?
yes, musical theatre still is around...
What are the key features of musical theater?
A Broadway theater generally refers to one of the 40 professional theaters located in the Theater District of New York City. Many of these theaters host professional musical theater performances and have seating capacity for hundreds, if not thousands.
Is burlesque a real place?
Burlesque is a style of performance, which can take place in a burlesque theater; there are not a lot of those left, however.
What was the difference between vaudeville and burlesque theater?
Vaudeville was a form of "family variety" theater. Burlesque was a raunchy scripted play for "adults" only.
What 1972 film is set a burlesque theater called the kit kat club?
The 1972 film set in a burlesque theater called the Kit Kat Club is "Cabaret." Directed by Bob Fosse, it features a young American singer named Sally Bowles, played by Liza Minnelli, who navigates love and the rise of the Nazi Party in 1930s Berlin. The film is known for its iconic musical numbers and exploration of themes like decadence and political unrest.
Who of the following was not among prominent American playwrights or musical theater creators in the late twentieth century?
Frank McCourt
Is dancing part of musical theater?
yes musical theater is part of dancing
What where American forms of theater that encouraged popular song?
American forms of theater that encouraged popular song include vaudeville, which featured a variety of acts including singers, dancers, and comedians, often incorporating popular music of the time. Another significant form is the musical theater, particularly Broadway productions that blend storytelling with song and dance, showcasing contemporary and popular music styles. Additionally, burlesque and minstrel shows also played a role in popularizing songs and engaging audiences with catchy tunes and performances.
When was Natalya Sats Musical Theater created?
Natalya Sats Musical Theater was created in 1921.
What is the difference between an opera and a musical theater?
Opera and musical theater are much alike except that musical theater generally has much more spoken dialogue than opera does.
What can you do with a BFA in Musical theater?
You can act or work in theater.
What are the Forms and types of Philippines theater?
musical theater
Musical theater was centered in which two American cities in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries?
New York and San Francisco
What are the release dates for America's Musical Theater - 1985?
America's Musical Theater - 1985 was released on: USA: 2 February 1985
