1. Musicals Anthony Rydberg Mass Media Jordan High School Anthony Rydberg Mass Media Jordan High School

2. What IS a Musical? »Beyond the presence of music, the definition of a musical is disputed. »Mr. Rydberg’s personal opinion: a musical is a show in which the singing and dancing is non-organic.  Anchorman is more of a musical than Ray or Walk the Line. » Feel free to disagree! »Beyond the presence of music, the definition of a musical is disputed. »Mr. Rydberg’s personal opinion: a musical is a show in which the singing and dancing is non-organic.  Anchorman is more of a musical than Ray or Walk the Line. » Feel free to disagree!

3. History of Musicals »Musical theatre existed long before movies. » 1927: The Jazz Singer: first talkie, and first musical.  Was a huge hit, so… » 1930s-1950s: The “Golden Age” of Musicals. »Musical theatre existed long before movies. » 1927: The Jazz Singer: first talkie, and first musical.  Was a huge hit, so… » 1930s-1950s: The “Golden Age” of Musicals.

4. Triggers for Music Numbers Stimuli for non-organic song and dance: 1.Strong emotions (usu. love). “Maria” from West Side Story 2.A descripton of a character. “Friend like Me” from Aladdin “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast Stimuli for non-organic song and dance: 1.Strong emotions (usu. love). “Maria” from West Side Story 2.A descripton of a character. “Friend like Me” from Aladdin “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast

5. Triggers for Music Numbers MORE stimuli for non-organic song and dance: 3.A statement of beliefs. “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King MORE stimuli for non-organic song and dance: 3.A statement of beliefs. “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King

6. Triggers for Music Numbers MORE more stimuli for non-organic song and dance: 4.Sometimes, you just gotta sing! “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast 5.Other reasons? MORE more stimuli for non-organic song and dance: 4.Sometimes, you just gotta sing! “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast 5.Other reasons?

7. Famous Musicals Classic Musicals The Wizard of Oz (1939) Singin’ in the Rain (1952) West Side Story (1960)* The Sound of Music (1965)* * Won Oscar for Best Picture Classic Musicals The Wizard of Oz (1939) Singin’ in the Rain (1952) West Side Story (1960)* The Sound of Music (1965)* * Won Oscar for Best Picture Modern Musicals Moulin Rouge! (2001) Chicago (2002)* Rent (2005) Hairspray (2007) Sweeney Todd (2007) Across the Universe (2007) (Essentially every Disney cartoon)

8. Today’s Film Title: Singin’ in the Rain Genre: Musical Director: Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen Stars: Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood Debbie Reynolds as Cathy Selden Donald O’Connor as Cosmo Brown Year of Release: 1952 Title: Singin’ in the Rain Genre: Musical Director: Gene Kelly & Stanley Donen Stars: Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood Debbie Reynolds as Cathy Selden Donald O’Connor as Cosmo Brown Year of Release: 1952