Are Rodgers and Hammerstein Shows Still Relevant in the Twenty-First Century?
Marc Strauss
April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
Thursdays, 6-8PM, on Zoom
The duo of Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and lyricist-librettist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) created a series of innovative and influential American musicals between 1943 and 1960. Their musical theater writing partnership has been called the greatest of the 20th century, presenting popular Broadway productions throughout a period considered the "golden age" of musical theater. Five of their shows, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music were outstanding successes, as was the television broadcast of Cinderella (1957). But what is their lasting impact today, over six decades after their last Broadway musical was written? Is their work still relevant, or has the art form evolved far beyond their striking innovations and popularity during a time long gone by? In an effort to satisfactorily answer these questions, Marc Strauss, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Conservatory of Theatre and Dance, Southeast Missouri State University, will curate, lecture, and lead discussion on numerous songs and dances from the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon over the five-week, ten-hour period of this spring 2025 OUW course.
Remember: to register, first choose your courses and then complete your check out by going to your cart.
Marc Strauss
April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
Thursdays, 6-8PM, on Zoom
The duo of Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and lyricist-librettist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) created a series of innovative and influential American musicals between 1943 and 1960. Their musical theater writing partnership has been called the greatest of the 20th century, presenting popular Broadway productions throughout a period considered the "golden age" of musical theater. Five of their shows, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music were outstanding successes, as was the television broadcast of Cinderella (1957). But what is their lasting impact today, over six decades after their last Broadway musical was written? Is their work still relevant, or has the art form evolved far beyond their striking innovations and popularity during a time long gone by? In an effort to satisfactorily answer these questions, Marc Strauss, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Conservatory of Theatre and Dance, Southeast Missouri State University, will curate, lecture, and lead discussion on numerous songs and dances from the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon over the five-week, ten-hour period of this spring 2025 OUW course.
Remember: to register, first choose your courses and then complete your check out by going to your cart.
Marc Strauss
April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15
Thursdays, 6-8PM, on Zoom
The duo of Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) and lyricist-librettist Oscar Hammerstein II (1895–1960) created a series of innovative and influential American musicals between 1943 and 1960. Their musical theater writing partnership has been called the greatest of the 20th century, presenting popular Broadway productions throughout a period considered the "golden age" of musical theater. Five of their shows, Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music were outstanding successes, as was the television broadcast of Cinderella (1957). But what is their lasting impact today, over six decades after their last Broadway musical was written? Is their work still relevant, or has the art form evolved far beyond their striking innovations and popularity during a time long gone by? In an effort to satisfactorily answer these questions, Marc Strauss, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Conservatory of Theatre and Dance, Southeast Missouri State University, will curate, lecture, and lead discussion on numerous songs and dances from the Rodgers and Hammerstein canon over the five-week, ten-hour period of this spring 2025 OUW course.
Remember: to register, first choose your courses and then complete your check out by going to your cart.