THT 361 - Musical Theatre in American Culture

The development of the American musical theatre from its European roots to the present day, with emphasis on major playwrights and composers and how their work reflected American society. Fulfills: LASR; WI. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Identify different time periods in musical theatre history, along with their most prominent composers.
2. Customize performances inspired by assigned musicals.
3. Identify one song from each musical studied.