Broadway Book Musicals: Crash Course Theater #50

The video explores the evolution of the Broadway book musical, highlighting its historical roots, development, and cultural significance. It delves into the early American musicals, the birth of the book musical, and the revolutionary impact of 'Oklahoma'. The video also discusses the Golden Age of musicals and their lasting influence on theater and culture.

What is considered America's most influential entertainment export alongside Hollywood movies?

• The Broadway book musical

• The opera

• The minstrel show

• Vaudeville

Which early American musical is known for its incomprehensible plot involving black magic and fairies?

• Oklahoma!

• Showboat

• The Mulligan Guard

• The Black Crook

Who is credited as the father of the book musical?

• Jerome Kern

• Richard Rodgers

• Oscar Hammerstein

• Cole Porter

Which musical is considered the first thoroughly modern musical?

• Oklahoma!

• The Sound of Music

• My Fair Lady

• Showboat

What innovative feature did 'Oklahoma!' introduce to musicals?

• A focus on ethnic stereotyping

• Songs unrelated to the plot

• The integration of music, lyrics, and dance to tell a story

• A chorus of showgirls

Which musical duo followed 'Oklahoma!' with other successful musicals like 'Carousel' and 'The Sound of Music'?

• Gershwin and Berlin

• Lerner and Loewe

• Rodgers and Hammerstein

• Gilbert and Sullivan

What is a sign of a great work of art according to the video?

• It can be interpreted in various ways

• It remains unchanged over time

• It is only appreciated by experts

• It is always controversial

What did the original cast recording of 'Oklahoma!' pioneer?

• The use of dream ballets

• The integration of songs with the plot

• The concept of recording the original cast

• The inclusion of ethnic stereotypes

What is a common criticism of book musicals mentioned in the video?

• They lack musical talent

• They are not popular

• They are too short

• They can be sexist and racist

What is the main reason the creators of Crash Course Theater were drawn to theater?

• The humor in vaudeville

• The historical significance of minstrel shows

• The complexity of operas

• The impact of musicals seen in childhood