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The Guide to Musical Theatre: Bob Fosse American Choreographer
Article about Bob Fosse musical revivals and new shows made in tribute to him, also includes information on Fosse dance style.
Duke University
Historical American Sheet Music: Mandy by Irving Berlin
Take a look at the sheet music from Irving Berlin's "Mandy", performed at Ziegfeld Follies in 1919. Very cool old poster.
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Stephen Schwartz
A biography and partial listing of the works of Stephen Schwartz, composer. He also wrote lyrics for the two Disney musicals Pocahontas and The Hunchback Of Notre Dame.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Robert "Bob" Fosse Was Born
This site is provided for by America's Library. Most of the dance that is seen today in music videos and dance clubs came from a man who lived more that 80 years ago. Learn more about this dance legend at this site from the Library of...
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Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization
The web page for this copyright administrator for a variety of entertainment intellectual properties. In addition to comprehensive theatre library, site provides detailed biography and discography of artist and properties represented.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Shadowbox Theatre
Have you ever thought about your shadow? One way to learn about them is to make your own shadow box theater--once a very popular form of entertainment in Europe during the 1800s and early 1900s.
Library of Congress
Loc: First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald
This article about the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald explores major moments in the jazz singer's career.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: The Golden Age of Broadway
This collection uses primary sources to explore the golden age of musical theater on Broadway.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: On Broadway
An interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is On Broadway.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arthur Mitchell
A biography on dance legend Arthur Mitchell discusses his establishment of the Dance Theatre of Harlem and the impact it has had on the world of dance, music, and theatre.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Treasures of Library of Congress: Imagination
This site is on an unusual exhibit at the Library of Congress that focuses on the American imagination in the realm of the arts. Here you can find original documents and drawings in architecture, music, literature and more.
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Buenos Aires Tango: Tango
In this site you will find out all about the tango of Buenos Aires: milongas, teachers, places where to learn how to dance and the tango shows in Buenos Aires. Cultural exhibitions such as Art, literature, theatre, articles and essays...
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The Peaches: Todd's Irving Berlin Page
If you're interested in the lyrics of Irving Berlin's songs, then you may want to check this personal site out. Just click on the song title and find the lyrics as well as when, where, and why it was composed.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Richard Rodgers Collection
This site is provided for by the Library of Congress. Below the long list of Rodgers' works you'll find an extensive timeline of his life and composition history.
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Africultures
Similar to an online newspaper, this resource provides numerous insights to the contemporary culture in Africa.
Musicals 101
Musicals101: Homepage
This site from Musicals 101 provides a very comprehensive site dealing with all aspects of musicals. Includes great material for schools wanting to put on a musical. Over 330 biographies plus lots of history.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: A Death in the Family
Created in association with the Masterpiece Theatre film version of "A Death in the Family," this teacher's guide provides materials for the study of the film or the book. Students will study the life and work of James Agee, determine...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dynasty, Revolution, and the Classical Age
Welcome to Britain, home to one of the biggest empires in history and a rich artistic heritage. We'll start in the 16th through the 18th centuries, years that saw the establishment of Britain and British art as we know it. As you travel...
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The Minstrel Show: Preface
Richard Moody does a fine job with a general description of a minstrel show. He gives background information on the history and development over the years. There are many links in the left-hand column for more information.
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