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The Origin of Musical theatre- Operetta's
The movement from operas to a musical comedy theme -
The premiere of The Black Crook
First performance of a show that conforms to the modern musical theater norms -
Cabarets incorporated into American culture
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Period: to
The "Golden Age" of musicals
Began with the premiere of Oklahoma by Rodgers and Hammerstein -
Carousel premiere
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South Pacific Premiere
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The Sound of Music premiere
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The first rock musical "Hair" premiered
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RENT The groundbreaking rock opera premieres on Bway
created based on Puccini's La Bohème (an opera)