HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE The 20th Century

COURSE LEADERS: Wendy Rouder
MEETS: 6 Wednesdays TIME: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
DATES COURSE MEETS: 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
PRICE: $50.00
LOCATION: 8081 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Map
TYPE: Lecture,Video
CATEGORY: MUSIC
DESCRIPTION:

Places, please, everyone! Curtain!…. Musical theater is America’s own cultural treasure that brings us joy, laughter, and even tears. Through the use of videos, rare footage and photos, original recordings, and compelling behind the scene stories, we will learn that the unique American voice is heard in the 20th century American musical. Take a closer look at successful shows from the craft’s pioneers and periods: Cohan, Gershwin, Porter, Kern, Hammerstein, Hart and Rodgers, and conclude with a sampling of the best of the Golden Age.