This course investigates diversity in American musical theatre through the disciplinary frameworks of critical race theory, intersectional feminism, the American Myth, Jewish and LGBTQIA+ theories, and music and performance theory. In addition to increasing students� knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of this uniquely American art form, this course encourages students to examine larger historical and/or political events and movements through the lens of the reception and development of musicals in a given time period. Recommended prerequisite: 3 credits in THTR, DNCE or MUSC.
