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Words and Music
Musical Theater in America
This series is designed to introduce middle and high school audiences to the many aspects of musical theater. Using examples of the best that Broadway musicals have to offer, Heather Nathans, Associate Professor of Theatre at the University of Maryland, talks about the history of musical theater in America; its structure and elements of a musical (do you know what an "I Want" song is?); musical theater's role in making social commentary, and its legacy.
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4.7 stars from 12 ratings
One of a kind
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“This podcast is incredibly well written and there's nothing like this on iTunes. The only complaint I have is that there are not more episodes.”
ErikCanaria via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/15/10
Very Informative
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“Great info! Worth Downloading!I have heard alot of bad podcasts and this is not one of them! Great for actors and theatre goers alike!”
musiclover12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/10
Excellent Podcast!!!
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“I have really enjoyed this podcast so far. Extremely well-written and delivered. Good basic intro to musical theater.”
brantelg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/08
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