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History of Broadway
The Golden Age of Musical Theatre
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma! | Rodgers and Hammerstein in 1943. First completely integrated musical. celebrated the American dream by reflecting American values and identity. |
| Richard Rodgers | 1902-1979. Attended Columbia and what is now Julliard. Melodic genius. sophisticated yet accessible music. lyrical and melodic quality with emotional depth and elegance. worked originally with Lorenz Hart. |
| Oscar Hammerstein II | 1885-1960. born to prominent theatre family in NY. attended Columbia. wrote lyrics connected to characters and their stories. |
| Collaborations of Rodgers and Hammerstein | Oklahoma (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951), The Sound of Music (1959) |
| Impact of the Golden Age | Post WWII Americans were looking for hope, stability and safety, forming the American Dream. Musicals resonated with people living through post-war prosperity. solidification of character archetypes and integration of story, music and dance |