This collection uses primary sources to explore the golden age of musical theater on Broadway.

This site from the website Musicals101 provides numerous sections/articles on the history of musicals on the stage. Page has further links to other musicals information.

A very comprehensive look at the history of the Theater Guild. It includes info on the originators, players, and impact.

A great look at the birth of Broadway and musical revues. You can find info on the theaters, players, and writers.

The history of Broadway musical theater is demonstrated through brief examinations of twenty groundbreaking musicals, from The Black Crook in 1866 to Hamilton in 2015. Nine videos accompany the descriptions of some of the musicals.

A commercial website that provides a solid history of American musical theatre. Includes summaries of many musicals through history. Focus is on shows before 1960.

This article looks at the impact of Ziegfeld Follies and other broadway groups during the war.

This is a great article on the fall of the traditional revue, the Zeigfeld Follies, and the rise of musical plays. Click on the arrow on the bottom to continue the article.

Read about the dean of American songwriters, Irving Berlin, along with lyrics from some of his famous tunes from the 20s and 30s era in American history.

In October 1862, a shocking and unique photo exhibition opened at Mathew B. Brady's Broadway gallery in New York City. A small placard at the door advertised "The Dead of Antietam," and, as The New York Times reported on October 20,...

This is an article discussing the founding of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). It gives a detailed overview of it's first director, Victor Herbert.

Weeks after a foul ball bloodied a teen who lived in Babe Ruth's former farmhouse, the Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year title drought. Before gaining his greatest fame with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth was a star with the rival Boston...

The world of modern theater owes its roots to the tragedians of Ancient Greece. As far back as the 5th Century BCE, actors and playwrights were entertaining the masses with intriguing stories. Melanie Sirof unveils the ancient theatrical...

A look at the great American lyric writer, Lorenz Hart. The article is a review of a book which talks about his impact on American theater and music.

The official site for the Tony Awards provides a wealth of information. Included on the site is a list of nominees and award winners, photo galleries, up-to-date news, acceptance speeches, a look back at past Tony Awards, how the Tonys...

This site is provided for by America's Library. Most of the dance that is seen today in music videos and dance clubs came from a man who lived more that 80 years ago. Learn more about this dance legend at this site from the Library of...

A high school lesson plan designed to delve deeper into the life of Cole Porter and the meaning in his music.

Learn about the life and career of Bill Robinson, an American dancer of Broadway and Hollywood, best known for his dancing roles with Shirley Temple in films of the 1930s.

This site from Musicals 101 provides a very comprehensive site dealing with all aspects of musicals. Includes great material for schools wanting to put on a musical. Over 330 biographies plus lots of history.

This encyclopedia article gives a good overview of the life of Bert Williams, a black entertainer of the early 1900's who broke many color lines.

GREAT PERFORMANCES: "Hamilton's America" provides a behind-the-scenes look at Lin-Manuel Miranda's smash hit Broadway musical Hamilton. "Hamilton's America" blends history, footage of Miranda's writing process, and scenes from the...

Features comprehensive biographical details on "the most successful composer of our time", Andrew Lloyd Weber. His play, "The Phantom of the Opera", is the longest running musical in Broadway history and he has won an Oscar, a Golden...

Presents the history behind the collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart who are recognized as one of America's greatest musical playwrighting teams.