Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: George Gershwin
Interested in popular and serious music, Gershwin (1898-1937) played a big part in bringing jazz to a more important place in American music. He helped mix it with classical music in his compositions. Read more about his work, including...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Sound Engineering Technician
Sound engineering technicians have opportunities to work in many venues, from radio stations to Broadway shows. Find out about the education needed for this career and read about the life of a sound technician who freelances for live...
New York Times
New York Times: Harold Pinter
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times offers a collection of resources about famous British playwright, Harold Painter, who died in December 2008. Content includes: photos, theater and movie reviews, film, TV and Broadway...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Lloyd Richards
A biography of Lloyd Richards, an African American director who introduced Broadway theater audiences to the African American experience through their eyes. He nurtured the talents of some of the best playwrights of the time. Includes a...
IMDb
Busby Berkeley
From the US Army conducting and directing parades to smashing success on Broadway, Busby Berkeley was one of the greatest choreographers in the U.S. Read his brief biography and get a large list of his many works.
Library of Congress
Loc: West Side Story: Birth of a Classic
View the online exhibit featuring photographs, documents--opening night telegraphs, letters, notes by Jerome Robbins and Leonard Bernstein, set designs--and other items such as posters, DVD covers, and a pair of slippers worn in the...
PBS
Pbs: Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Barber turned butcher is the tale of this musical by Stephen Sondheim. Is the character of Sweeny Todd based off a true person? This site from PBS confronts the issues of truth or tale as you explore the culture of 18th century Britian.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: A Centennial Tribute to Richard Rodgers
This site has a concise summary of the contributions of composer Richard Rodgers to American music and theater. Centennial tribute provides a brief biography and extensive exploration of the musical influences which shaped Rodgers career.
Other
Todd & Sharon Peach: Oscar Hammerstein on Jerome Kern
This is a moving tribute for Jerome Kern after his death by friend and partner Oscar Hammerstein II. He discuss his life and impact.
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Skyscraper Museum: Downtown New York Web Walk
A virtual walk through New York City and the endless skyscrapers.
Other
Parlor Songs: Irving Berlin the Dean of American Songwriters
Read about the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin, along with lyrics from some of his famous tunes from the 20s and 30s era in American history.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters:elia Kazan
Discussion on the life of controversial director Elia Kazan, who was a member of the American Communist Party in the McCarthy era. Featured is a timeline of his career and video footage of interviews.
Other
Performing Songwriter: Richard Rodgers
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.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Cole Porter
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.
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: Lorenz Hart
A biography, audio files, catalog of songs and albums of famed songwriter Lorenz Hart.
Other
American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards Website
The official site for the Tony Awards provides a wealth of information. Included on the site is a list of nominees and award winners, photo galleries, up-to-date news, acceptance speeches, a look back at past Tony Awards, how the Tonys...
Vocabulary.com
Vocabulary From "Hamilton" Lyrics, Act 1
This site contains a list of 50 words from Act I lyrics from the Broadway production of Hamilton, a Grammy Award-winning and the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical. Teachers can digitally assign this list to their students to reinforce the...
Musicals 101
Musicals 101: Essay: Michael Bennett's a Chorus Line Part I
Read an essay outlining Michael Bennett's Broadway career and highlighting the success of "A Chorus Line". Very detailed. Includes photos of the original cast.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Battle of the Greek Tragedies
The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...
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Arts Journal: Theater Page
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...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: The Tech: Tommy Tune Gets Another Smash Hit in Bye Bye Birdie
Review of revival Broadway show "Bye Bye Birdie", starring Tommy Tune, focusses on Tune's talents and performace.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Fortune Hunter by Louis Joseph Vance
This is the full text of the novel The Fortune Hunter by Louis Joseph Vance, a "novelization" of a popular play. The Fortune Hunter, by Winchell Smith, was a big Broadway hit in 1909.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Namath Was Lovable Rogue
ESPN provies biographical and statistical facts on the career of pro football icon, "Broadway" Joe Namath.
A&E Television
History.com: What Was the Curse of the Bambino and How Was Baseball's Greatest Hex Broken?
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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