Introduction




    Musical theatre has been a part of America's culture forever.  Colonists brought with them the knowledge of opera and music that was popular in Europe at the time.  Over the centuries, American musical theatre has evolved into something entirely of its own creation.

    According to experts, the best musicals have three essential qualities:

  1.        intelligence and style
  2.        genuine and believable emotion
  3.        the guts to do something creative
    This page was developed with those people in mind who have limited experience with musical theater.  This page is my no means all inclusive.  I have provided multiple links to give the viewer a wider range of knowledge.  With these thoughts in mind, let us explore American musical theatre from its early beginnings to the Broadway extravaganzas of today.
 
 

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