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U.S. History Topics » States & Regions » New York

Broadway: The American Musical
is the companion website for a film chronicling the evolution of the Broadway musical (1904-2004). Discover the historical, musical, and cultural influences of the Broadway musical. Learn about 100 performers, choreographers, writers, and designers. Explore 15 of the most influential and popular musicals, including "Show Boat," "Porgy and Bess," and "The Producers." Lesson plans invite students to compare literary works and the musicals they inspired, and more. (Thirteen/WNET New York, National Endowment for the Humanities)

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Interesting Fact:
Andrew Lloyd Webber was born in London on March 22, 1948. His father was a faculty member at the Royal College of Music and his mother was a piano teacher.
Before 'Cats' had its 1981 West End premiere, it was viewed with immense skepticism.

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