THEA 205 - American Musical Theatre

Institution:

Raritan Valley Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: THEA 103 - Introduction to Theater or MUSC 102 - Introduction to Music. American Musical Theater is a lecture/discussion course that covers the life of the American musical from its 19th century beginnings, through the emergence of the musical comedy of Jerome Kern, to the classical works of Rodgers and Hammerstein and Cole Porter, up to Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, and the contemporary scene. The works will be presented in their historical and social context, as well as their musical and dramatic development. Students will be required to see and critically analyze at least one musical play during the semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.raritanval.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 526-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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