An examination of the forms of musical theater from the 18th century to the present, tracing the development of the minstrel show, operetta, vaudeville, and the musical play. This course will also explore the traditional musicals of Broadway, both on and off, the rock musical, and recent hybrids, with an on-going analysis of how these genres reflect cultural and socio-economic change.
Prerequisites
MUS 105 or permission of the instructor