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700 BCE
Ancient Greece
Musical theatre's origins go back to ancient Greece. The theater was used at festivals to honor Dionysus, the God of wine and fertility. These festivals were often held outside in amphitheaters. Musical theatre featured choral odes accompanied by musical instruments, such as a lyre and an aulos. -
John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera
The first version of a "musical" was created in 1728 by a British dramatist, John Gay, who produced ‘The Beggar's Opera.' The ballad opera uses popular melodies with the lyrics rewritten and dialogue to mock the intensity of the Italian opera. Through the success of the genre "anti-opera," many British ballads were taken and transformed into performances by American colonies. -
The Black crook
The Black Crook is the first popular piece that conforms to the modern notion of a musical. The book is by Charles M. Barras. WIth events exceeded a record-shattering one million dollars. Wheatley directed the piece. -
Operetta
a form of theatre and a genre of light opera. It includes spoken dialogue, songs and including dances. It is lighter than opera in terms of its music, orchestral size, and length of the work. -
the wizard of oz
Famous era in the golden era -
A trip to chinatown
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the jazz era
She immortalized the music and lyrics of the great Lerner and Loewe in a pair of now-classic musicals from Broadway's golden age. She brought her unique blend of elegant wit and intelligence to television when she starred in some of the best-regarded musical specials the medium has ever produced. -
Culture shock
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The Golden Age
The pinnacle of musical theatre popularity, Loving period, which showtimes were broadcast on the radio and broadway, began to flourish. Heavily featured dance routines and emphasised plot development. -
Oklahoma
most popular musical during golden age -
Pre- Contemporary
In the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, a wider range of musical styles and storylines emerged. Revue musicals were also making a resurgence. This was a fantastic time for musicals because of the variety of themes, budgets, and rising cultural diversity. -
mega musicals
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Hairspray
This movie made an impact on bigger women and on people who are black for equal opportunities. From the hair to the music and the corny references, Hairspray found a space in the heart of a generation -
Contemporary
Wide spectrum of show styles. A rise in the number of musicals based on other works. Strong influences of pop and rock during these films began to blur, resulting in a production. -
in the heights
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Hamilton