social influence on/of musicals

Englishrose98
#1social influence on/of musicals
Posted: 11/29/15 at 7:26am

I'm writing a paper for school on the influence of society (politics, social issues etc.) on shows and the effect they can have on people who see them, any ideas on specific shows to write about, or maybe point me to some sources I could use? Thanks

Updated On: 11/29/15 at 07:26 AM

c0113g3b0y
#2social influence on/of musicals
Posted: 11/29/15 at 7:34am

RENT


The thing is, besides being an utter toad of a human being, Riedel usually has the least knowledge of the topic in the room. He doesn't usually understand the content or approach of a show, and is always completely and unfailingly socially ignorant, which makes it really infuriating when Susan can't get a word in edgewise. A definitive mansplainer; it's always painful when he has female guests. I watch the show sporadically when I really want to see a guest, because it's the only theatre talkshow we have, but it would be so much better without this hateful clown in a dadcoat. (thanks ScaryWarhol)

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dramamama611
#3social influence on/of musicals
Posted: 11/29/15 at 8:16am

Look at most of Kander & Ebb's work.

 

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perfectlymarvelous
#4social influence on/of musicals
Posted: 11/29/15 at 9:21am

Assassins...the history of audience reaction to that piece over time is particularly fascinating.