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2014-2015 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

THEA 353 Musical Theater History I

College of Performing Arts Ira Brind School of Theater Arts

3 credits 45.0 hours
300 level undergraduate course

Two-semester survey of the history of the American musical theater in the 19th and 20th centuries. Students develop insight into the writers, performers, and theater artists who created the legacy of the musical theater in America, and examine representative works from a variety of periods. Students undertake research projects focusing on major performers, writers, directors, and choreographers. Artists and their work are studied in print and on audio and video recordings.

Prerequisites FYWT*112 or FYWT*101;

Priority enrollment to Musical Theater Majors and Minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill an art history elective, liberal arts elective, or free elective requirement.