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Musicalens historie
Den inaugural musical, "Show Boat," made its debut on December 27, 1927, scripted by Oscar Hammerstein II and Jerome Kern.
Musicals followed in the footsteps of operettas, both featuring a storyline and a "happy end." From the turn of the century until 1927, the framework of American theater began to take shape.
Two primary categories emerged: musical-play and musical-comedy. Musical-play entailed a more solemn approach, with songs integrated into the theatrical narrative.
On the other hand, musical-comedy, as the name suggests, was imbued with humor, often having disjointed connections between songs and plotlines. Musical-comedy predominantly prevailed.
However, the landscape shifted when Jerome Kern embarked on refining productions. Over time, the "play" component waned, and musicals started to take center stage.
The Great Depression of the 1930s, induced by the Wall Street crash, led to a surge in film musicals, marked by a breakthrough in sound technology.
During this period, film musicals predominantly catered to a New York audience. By 1932, the production of musicals gained momentum, facilitated by advancements in sound recording and mixing.
The depression left an imprint on musical narratives, with the earliest productions often featuring spoken dialogue. As time progressed, musicals evolved, resembling opera with a stronger emphasis on singing.
The period between 1943 and 1960 is renowned as the Rodgers and Hammerstein era in the realm of musicals.
This partnership commenced in 1943 and marked a return to musicals with universal appeal. The pinnacle of this era was reached with "The Sound of Music" in 1959.
However, after the conclusion of the Rodgers and Hammerstein era, traditional conventions such as intricate plots, romance between protagonists, and happy endings began to dissolve.
The emergence of youth culture, synonymous with rock music, started to influence musicals. "Hair" marked a new beginning in the history of musicals, simultaneously signaling Broadway's transition from being the epicenter of the genre.
European artists capitalized on this shift, with Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber setting a new standard with "Jesus Christ Superstar."
The new musical style fused rock and pop music with classical opera elements. This genre featured sung-through storytelling without spoken dialogue, resembling opera more than the traditional form of musicals.
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