MUSI 136 — History of Musical Theatre
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENGL 101 or ENGL 101E This course gives students the opportunity to evaluate and compare a variety of musicals from the nineteenth century to present-day American and European Musicals including Minstrel Shows, Vaudeville, Operetta, Musical Comedy, Opera on Broadway, & Rock Opera. Students will examine composers, lyricists, producers, directors, choreographers and performing artists who have contributed to the development of musical theater. Students will identify historical and cultural references and assess performances viewed in class and online to formulate an opinion of each production.