April 29
Is the Golden-Age of the Broadway Musical Still Golden?
Bruce Cohen, associate professor, Theatre & Dance
Long considered the most noteworthy period in the history of this quintessentially American theatrical form, the Golden-Age of the Broadway musical has come under cultural scrutiny in recent years. Some now argue that the “Golden-Age” moniker bestows an unfair presumption of superiority. Others view the shows of that time as problematic in topic and theme. This lecture considers the continuing relevance of conventional classics like Oklahoma, Pal Joey and South Pacific (among others). What is their importance in the history of (arguably) the most popularly successful performing art in the Western tradition. Indeed, what is their continuing value to a contemporary audience?
Lectures will be held on Mondays at 3 p.m. in the Olm Fellowship Hall of Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater. They are open to the public. Registration is not required. Masks may be required in common areas at Fairhaven Senior Services. Please be prepared on arrival. Lectures will be recorded and posted to our website and YouTube channel. Videos of lectures in this series and in past series can be accessed for free any time after they are posted online.
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