Black musicals played a major role in the development of the modern musical. Answer: True . "01 Musical Theatre" slides 11-14
These slides discuss how African American theatre played a major role in the transition from the antecedents to musical theatre to modern musical theatre. The musical Showboat in particular helped make the musical no longer just sheer entertainment, but an art form that communicated a point. What is the most popular form of theatre in the United States? A. Straight Theatre
B. Musical Theatre
C. Experimental Theatre
D. Opera
B. "01 Musical Theatre" Slide 3
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)