THA 6700

About this course

This survey course introduces students to the history of musical theatre, its major productions and significant artists. Students will explore the evolution of musical theatre through the lens of the historical, social and political developments in the United States throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Through engagement with class lectures, group discussions, scholarly readings, analysis of multimedia and writing assignments, students will analyze, evaluate and differentiate the periods, productions and personalities central to the development of this unique theatre form.