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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Harold Prince

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Harold Prince. He has produced and directed many familiar musical theater shows on Broadway, such as Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story, and has won 21 Tony Awards for his work. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo...
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Stephen Sondheim

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Stephen Sondheim, a Broadway composer and lyricist who won several Tony Awards as well as a Pulitzer Prize. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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Oxford University Press: Lorenz Hart a Poet on Broadway

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the great American lyric writer, Lorenz Hart. The article is a review of a book which talks about his impact on American theater and music.
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Performing Songwriter: Richard Rodgers

For Students 9th - 10th
Uncover the story of a major player in American musical theater, Richard Rogers. Videos and details of his contributions and his partners support the impact he made to the profession.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Cole Porter

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the biography, photos, audio clips and a compilation of musical contributions Cole Porter made to theater in the better part of the twentieth century.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Lorenz Hart

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography, audio files, catalog of songs and albums of famed songwriter Lorenz Hart.
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Arts Journal: Theater Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The ArtsJournal website provides a daily summary of arts and cultural journalism from the English-language press around the world, with links to complete articles for further reading. The theater page collects links on a wide range of...
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A&E Television

History.com: What Was the Curse of the Bambino and How Was Baseball's Greatest Hex Broken?

For Students 9th - 10th
Weeks after a foul ball bloodied a teen who lived in Babe Ruth's former farmhouse, the Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year title drought. Before gaining his greatest fame with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth was a star with the rival Boston...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Today in History: February 13: Victor Herbert/ascap

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article discussing the founding of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). It gives a detailed overview of it's first director, Victor Herbert.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Neil Simon

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on playwright Neil Simon discusses his works and his many awards he has achieved throughout the years.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization: Shows Collections: Irving Berlin

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed biography and discography of the work of songwriter, Irving Berlin.
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Black Past

Black Past: Bert Williams

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article gives a good overview of the life of Bert Williams, a black entertainer of the early 1900's who broke many color lines.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Bill Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and career of Bill Robinson, an American dancer of Broadway and Hollywood, best known for his dancing roles with Shirley Temple in films of the 1930s.

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