Show Boat and Oklahoma both moved the Broadway musical in new directions. Describe several innovations that each show inspired in future Broadway musicals.
What will be an ideal response?
Show Boat concepts:
plot based on excellent literature
addressing sensitive social topics; in this case, an interracial love story
melodies associated with characters in the show
Oklahoma concepts:
believable characters and situations
use of dance scenes as a believable part of the story
memorable songs
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