What was the first musical performed in theatre?

Answer 1

Opera evolved from Oratorio- which is sort of sung prayers that follow a certain plot ( such as the Passion Play) and while there is no acting, small bands of ( Pilgrims) no specific costume, may follow the priest around the church while the bulk of the congregation remains seated. Such a work is the Stabat Mater- roughly standing Mother. This was used during the Lenten stations of the Cross and for some odd reason was wildly popular with women. The narrative revolves around, essentially the same path as the ( Passion of the Christ). The odd thing is the entire narrative is based mainly on one song ( or hymn, for lack of a better term) and a good many verses. It starts out on the grim note: With his Bleeding arms suspended!) so you know what to expect. The entire work is essentially based on one song.

Answer 2

The first theatrical productions were indeed musicals, as they were Greek religious celebrations praising Dionysus. The three day long festival included tragedies, comedies and satyr plays, all involving a chorus. Due to amphitheatre-style seating, all audience members and actors were outside and had no amplification. The most effective way of projecting is by singing, so all lines were actually sung.

Answer 3

when was the first musical and who was involved ??