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romantic comedy playwright Johann Strauss II were the first musicals to gain nationwide popularity. Continental operas were very popular in England, but many people preferred the looser setting of the variety shows and musicals in the Music Hall. Broadway musicals originated its roots from…

Although every room was exquisitely designed, each room represented one of the seven deadly sins. Greed, wrath, pride, lust, gluttony, sloth, and envy all “attended” the party through the guests and their oblivious actions. The infamously painted black room with window panes of “a deep blood color” was the most avoided (Poe 1). With red lighting, as well, this room was highly evaded throughout the night. What was special about this room was that it included a large ebony clock with a pendulum,…

became an actor, theatre and film director. Ferrer made his Broadway debut in 1935. In 1940, he played his first starring role on Broadway. He also directed The Shrike, Stalag 17, The Fourposter, Twentieth Century, Carmelina, My Three Angels, and The Andersonville Trial. Ferrer is remembered the best for his performance in “Cyrano de Bergerac” which he first played on Broadway in 1946. The production became one of the hits of the 1946/47 Broadway season, winning Ferrer the first Best Actor Tony…

American folk music includes many musical genres such as traditional music, traditional folk music, contemporary folk music and roots music. Many traditional songs have been passed on for generations in the same family or folklore group. Most of the folk music has been sung by the same family or civil society, which can be traced back to the original places, such as the UK, Europe, and Africa. Most of the folk music from England and Scotland is introduced to the United States. While American…

Adventure Waits “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” 
Eleanor Roosevelt, American Politician and First Lady of the United States ***
In the 1993 comedy Wayne's World 2, Wayne (Mike Meyers) dreams he meets Jim Morrison of The Doors. In the course of their conversation, Morrison informs Wayne it is his destiny to put on a big concert in Aurora, Illinois. Wayne asks how to put together the…

Hamilton: The 200 Year Phenomenon Hamilton. The name of an American Founding Father and, as by now more commonly known, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical. Through it, Alexander Hamilton continues to amaze people more than two hundred years after his death. The reasons for the phenomenon are varied, as will be discussed. In summary, he simply is the most relatable Founding Father. This paper will provide an answer to the question: Why does a Founding Era politician excite people in 2016? To…

“Don’t let it be forgot, that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot.” These words were sung at the end of Camelot, a musical on Broadway during JFK’s presidency. It was one of his favorite songs, and Camelot has since been a term referring to his “reign.” It’s a beautiful metaphor for the family, as there are many similarities between the two. Ted Kennedy-Sir Galahad; in search of a holy grail. Jacqueline Kennedy-Guinevere; beautiful queen. And John F.…

Grande. But her star is on the rise, and 2013 was an especially stellar year for the 20-year-old singer, actress, and songwriter. Grande began her ascent into the spotlight in 2008, when she performed the role of Charlotte in the musical 13 on Broadway. She received a National Youth Theatre Association Award for her performance. In 2010, Grande stepped into the role of Cat in Nickelodeon’s popular show Victorious. She also stars as Cat in the Nickelodeon spinoff show Sam and Cat. In March…

The hills are alive again -- revitalized “Sound of Music” production comes to Louisville Measuring up to the exacting standards set by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic musical “Sound of Music” is no small feat. After its Tony-winning introduction in 1959 followed by the 1965 movie production starring Julie Andrews, “Sound of Music” quickly grew to be one of the most widely recognized shows of all time. However, decades later, esteemed director Jack O’Brien still managed to give the production a…

The Australian singer and songwriter - Sia and the American singer, songwriter, musician and actor - Patrick Stump, will contribute their talents in music to 'Charming' - an animated musical comedy concerning three princesses who discover they all have formally agreed to marry the same Prince Charming. Sia, who started her career as a singer in the local Adelaide acid jazz band Crisp, has written two tracks for the flick, one of which is the song "Balladino," that she will perform herself. The…