The period comprehended between the end of the XIX and the beginning of the XX century remarks the creation of the Musical Comedy. However, the first attempt to create a musical under this structure did not have success. However, The Governor’s Son (first company name) failure gave the framework of the development of one of the greatest authors in this field.
George Cohan was able to create pioneering musicals from mixing elements from several genres. He is recognized for opening the first American musical. Little Jonny Jones (1904) was a show about an American Jockey who has to clean his name in England. It had the particularity of having simple harmonies. This show is recognized for containing songs like “Give my regards to Broadway.”
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George Cohan was able to create pioneering musicals from mixing elements from several genres. He is recognized for opening the first American musical. Little Jonny Jones (1904) was a show about an American Jockey who has to clean his name in England. It had the particularity of having simple harmonies. This show is recognized for containing songs like “Give my regards to Broadway.”
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