Musical Theater: Vocabulary 2

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Book Musical

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A theatrical production that tells a story using songs, dances, and dialogue, considered a traditional type of musical.

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Golden Era of Musical Theater

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A period of great creativity and innovation in American theater from the 1940s to the 1960s, reshaping how Americans viewed themselves and their society.

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Broadway

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A theater genre referring to theatrical productions in New York City's Theater District, known for high-quality commercial productions.

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Harlem Renaissance

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A period in the 1920s and 1930s when African Americans created art, music, and literature celebrating their culture and identity.

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Follies

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A lavishly produced musical revue with large casts, elaborate costumes, and opulent scenery.

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Minstrelsy

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Entertainment associated with minstrel shows, featuring songs, dances, and comic routines based on stereotyped depictions of African Americans.

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Playbill

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Poster announcing a theatrical performance.

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Vaudeville

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A type of entertainment popular in the US in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy and song and dance.

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Ballet

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A theatrical art form using the human body's movements, music, and scenery to convey a story, emotion, or atmosphere.

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“Oklahoma!”

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The first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, based on Lynn Riggs's 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs.