Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 02/25/92
MHL146 19926-20025	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Survey of Broadway Musicals
Survey of Broadway musicals traced from their origins to the present. Emphasis on stylistic periods, composers, lyricists and choreographers. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
MHL146   19926-20025	Survey of Broadway Musicals

1.	Identify the rudiments of musical theater that influenced the Broadway musical. (I)
2.	List musical and dramatic traits of each Broadway stylistic period. (II)
3.	List examples of each type of musical form. (III)
4.	Identify musical titles and styles of prominent composers during each stylistic period. (IV)
5.	Trace development of lyricists and literature in Broadway musicals. (V)
6.	Identify changes in choreographic styles in Broadway musicals. (VI)
7.	Describe the impact of directors on Broadway musicals. (VII)
8.	Explain how cinema has affected Broadway musicals. (VIII)
9.	Identify business concerns that affect Broadway musicals. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
MHL146   19926-20025	Survey of Broadway Musicals

I. Origins of Musical Theater A. The Beggar's Opera, John Gay B. English Comic Opera, Gilbert & Sullivan C. French Opera Bouffe, Offenbach D. Viennese Operettas, Strauss, Lehar, Straus E. The Black Crook, American Musical Comedy II. Stylistic Periods of Broadway Musicals A. Early 1900's B. 1920's C. 1930's Depression/Pre-War Era D. 1940-50's Post-War Era E. 1960-70's "Concept"/Pop-Rock F. 1980-90's Contemporary III. Broadway Musical Genre A. Ballad-Opera B. Vaudeville C. Variety D. Revue E. Musical Plays F. Concept Musicals IV. Composers A. 19th Century B. Early 20th Century C. 1920's D. 1930's Depression/Pre-War Era E. 1940-50's Post-War Era F. 1960-70's "Concept"/Pop-Rock G. 1980-90's Contemporary V. Lyricists/Topics A. 19th Century B. Early 20th Century C. 1920's D. 1930's Depression/Pre-War Era E. 1940-50's Post-War Era F. 1960-70's "Concept"/Pop-Rock G. 1980-90's Contemporary VI. Choreographers A. 19th Century B. Early 20th Century C. 1920's D. 1930's Depression/Pre-War Era E. 1940-50's Post-War Era F. 1960-70's "Concept"/Pop-Rock G. 1980-90's Contemporary VII. Directors A. 19th Century B. Early 20th Century C. 1920's D. 1930's Depression/Pre-War Era E. 1940-50's Post-War Era F. 1960-70's "Concept"/Pop-Rock G. 1980-90's Contemporary VIII. Movie Musicals A. Staged Versions B. Remakes for Film IX. Business Aspects of Broadway Musicals A. Financial B. Critics C. Touring Companies D. "Equity"

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