Discussion board

ANSWER TWO OF THE FOLLOWING THREE QUESTIONS:
1. Listen (at least from 3:48-16:30 )to Mark Blitzstein talking about his work THE CRADLE WILL ROCK:
Marc Blitzstein discusses THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
OR watch the excerpt from 38:20- 43:02 of episode 3 of the series “Broadway: The American Musical”:
(3/6) Broadway – the American Musical (2004) – Julie Andrews
and be sure to read Miller pp 39-42.

What happened on opening night, and why?
Can you think of any other musical theater shows in recent (say, the last 25) years with an equally political message? 
If not, can you find a pop (or rock/folk/etc) song – any era – with a strong political message? 
post a link if possible

 2. Consider this timeline of musicals from 1933-1942:

1933-1942: Hard Times

Be sure to click on a year to see the pop-up info

Choose ONE performer mentioned and
Describe their body of work, with careful attention paid to the 1930s.
What is your favorite performance of theirs and
Why?
Post a link if possible

3. Choose ONE section of the Stempel reading (available in this week’s module) to do a close reading.
The Gershwins (pp 250-263); or 
Cole Porter (pp 263-275); or 
Rodgers and Hart (pp 275-287)

How would you describe the style of the writer(s)?
What made him/them unique?
Choose one song of his/theirs from the era (1930s) and
Discuss its importance within that show (e.g. is it crucial to the show, or secondary; is it beloved, and why or why not?)
Post a link if possible

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