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History of Musicals: American Roots

Posted on June 10, 2020 by boz

As I noted the other day, commedia dell’arte and opera are the dual threads that eventually spun into what we call musical theater. We’ve explored opera’s role, now let’s take a closer look at that first thread. Commedia dell’arte began … Continue reading →

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History of Musicals

Posted on June 8, 2020 by boz

Music and dance have been central features of theater for millennia. Ancient Greek and Roman plays included songs and choreography, and the Middle Ages saw traveling minstrels perform musical morality plays, but neither of these eras had much direct influence … Continue reading →

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