PMSA MUSICAL THEATRE Part 1

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MUSICAL THEATRE

What is Musical Theatre?

Multiple Choice

What is Musical Theatre?

• Songs

• Dialogue/Acting

• Dance

• All Choices

The Beginning

TYPES OF MUSICALS

We will look at 8 different types of musicals with historical background and media examples.

Book musicals are perhaps the most traditional form of musical theatre, featuring a clear narrative structure with the songs and dances advancing the plot and character development. Examples of book musicals include classics such as “West Side Story” and “The Sound of Music,” as well as more recent hits like “Hamilton” and “Dear Evan Hansen.”

Book Musical

All songs written by Leonard Bernstein (music) and Stephen Sondheim (lyrics).

West Side Story

Multiple Choice

West Side Story was on Broadway before it was a film.

• True

• False

• 1957 Musical

• 1961 Motion Picture

• 2021 Motion Picture

West Side Story

Word Cloud

What was the conflict in West Side Story?

Theme

Many would say that West Side Story is just as relevant today as it was in the late 50's.

So one could ask, have we really come that far regarding acceptance, tolerance, respect and forgiveness?

"America"

Lots of new housing with more space.
Lots of doors slamming in our face

I'll get a terrace apartment Better get rid of your accent

Life can be bright in America If you can fight in America

Life is all right in America If you're all-white in America

More Examples of Book Musicals

• The Story of the von Trapp Family Singers and their escape from the Nazi occupied country of Austria

SOUND of MUSIC

• The magical tale of a governess that rescues a family, just by being herself, and showing them how to have fun together.

Mary Poppins

• The prequel to the Wizard of Oz

• Show us not to judge what's on the outside

Wicked

• The story of racial divide, family, and forgiveness

The Color Purple

Word Cloud

A Book Musical contains songs and dances integrated into a well-defined plot.

What book have you read that you feel would make a great musical?

A majority of the songs are well-known popular music songs, rather than original music.

JUKEBOX MUSICAL

Word Cloud

Which came first, the movie or the musical?

Starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.

The Movie Came First

Poll

Who wrote the ICONIC song "I will Always Love You"?

• Whitney Houston

• Stevie Wonder

• Dolly Parton

• Cher

Written by Dolly Parton and originally released in 1974.

I Will Always Love You

More Examples of Jukebox Musicals

The Songs of ABBA

Mama Mia!

Glam Metal of the 1980's

Rock of Ages

The Music of Gloria Estefan

On Your Feet

The Iconic Music of Michael Jackson

MJ the Musical

Word Cloud

Who do you think should be the next musical artist to have a musical created featuring his/her music?

Simply stated - a music theatre production featuring rock music.

ROCK MUSICALS

Multiple Select

Click on the Rock Band and or Artist that have their music featured in a musical.

• Air Supply

• Green Day

• Phil Collins

• Elton John

• Queen

Poll

Is this an example of a Rock Musical?

• NO

Poll

Is this an example of a Rock Musical?

• NO

Poll

Is this an example of a Rock Musical?

• NO