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2022-2023 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

THEA 353 Musical Theater History I



3 credits 45 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 WRIT*102 or WRIT*102H

Priority enrollment to Musical Theater Majors and Minors.
This course is not repeatable for credit.
This course can fulfill a discipline history elective, critical studies elective, or general elective requirement.