Musical Theatre A History 2nd Edition By John Kenrick
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Musical Theatre: A History (2nd Edition) by John Kenrick covers twenty-five centuries of theatrical entertainment across 28 structured chapters, tracking the evolution of the art form and business from ancient roots to modern Broadway and the West End. [1, 2]
Core Eras and Topics Covered
  • Ancient Times to 1800: Origins in ancient Athens, classical Greece, and early European theatrical traditions. [1, 2]
  • The 19th Century: Continental operetta (1840–1900), early American explorations, and the cultural impact of Gilbert and Sullivan (1880–1900). [1, 2]
  • Early 20th Century: The birth of formal musical comedy, transitions into the new century (1900–1913), and American ascendance during World War I (1914–1919). [1]
  • The Roaring Twenties & Depression Era: The rise of star entertainers like Al Jolson, the Jazz Age (1920–1929), and Depression-era miracles (1930–1940). [1]
  • The Mid-20th Century Golden Age: New artistic beginnings (1940–1950) through subsequent decades of classic Broadway storytelling. [1]
  • Modern & Contemporary Eras: Deep dives into the 1970s featuring innovators like Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince, concluding with late-century hits and international mega-musicals. [1, 2, 3]
Special Pedagogical Features
  • 28 Reformatted Chapters: Designed specifically to fit a standard 14-week, 28-session academic syllabus.
  • Biographical Profiles & Spotlights: Focuses on key creative masterminds, performers (such as Ethel Merman), and business visionaries.
  • Interactive Elements: Includes tailored listening and reading lists at the end of each chapter. [1, 2]

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American ascendance during World War I (1914–1919) Ancient Times to 1800: Origins in ancient Athens classical Greece and Depression-era miracles (1930–1940) creative masterminds performers (such as Ethel Merman) cultural impact of Gilbert and Sullivan (1880–1900) Early 20th Century: The birth of formal musical comedy early European theatrical traditions Modern & Contemporary Eras New artistic beginnings (1940–1950) through subsequent decades of classic Broadway the 1970s featuring innovators like Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince The 19th Century: Continental operetta (1840–1900) the Jazz Age (1920–1929) The Mid-20th Century Golden Age The rise of star entertainers like Al Jolson The Roaring Twenties & Depression Era
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