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Musical Theatre in London
Goldsmiths - Full Curriculum Program
London, England
Dates: 9/22/21 - 12/18/21
Musical Theatre in London
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Goldsmiths, University of London
Location: London, England
Primary Subject Area: Theater Arts
Instruction in: English
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 100
Recommended Semester Credits: 4
DESCRIPTION
This module aims to explore the nature of the musical as the predominant form of popular theatre in the twentieth century. Background lectures and seminars introduce you to the history and aesthetics of the form. By examining and reviewing a selection of shows in detail, you will learn to analyze and assess the contribution of various artists to the success of a show and to the evolution of the genre as a whole.
After taking a close look at the main components of the genre, the course focuses on the chronological development of the musical. You will learn about the British and American roots of the genre (operetta, vaudeville, minstrel show), before discussing seminal Broadway shows such as Show Boat and Oklahoma! The course will then trace the development from the classic book musical to concept musicals and the mega-musicals of the 1980s, before finishing with a discussion of the current state of the stage musical on Broadway and in the West End.
The course will include theatre visits and the content of certain classes may be amended slightly during the semester to take account of the shows available.
After taking a close look at the main components of the genre, the course focuses on the chronological development of the musical. You will learn about the British and American roots of the genre (operetta, vaudeville, minstrel show), before discussing seminal Broadway shows such as Show Boat and Oklahoma! The course will then trace the development from the classic book musical to concept musicals and the mega-musicals of the 1980s, before finishing with a discussion of the current state of the stage musical on Broadway and in the West End.
The course will include theatre visits and the content of certain classes may be amended slightly during the semester to take account of the shows available.