HTA 340 - History of Music Theatre

3 credit(s)
This course is an in-depth study of the evolution of the American musical from the late 19th century to the present. With special focus on the contributions of major theatre composers, lyricists, and librettists, topics include European operetta, revue, musical comedy, musical drama, political satire, the director-choreographer “progressive” musical theatre, and the “theatrical pop event.”
Prerequisite(s): Open to the entire university community; music theatre majors must have junior standing or permission of instructor.

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