Major Characteristics:
Literature Style |
Literature in theatre from 1940 to 1960 generally:
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Performance Style |
Broadway was the preferred location for the theatrical performances of the 1940s and 1950s. New York City was well known for its productions, especially musicals. Performers were given more requirements with musicals becoming more popular. Performers had to learn to sing, dance, and act.
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Choreographic Style |
Introduction of new Dance styles- Jitterbug, Lindy Hop
-Some people believed this style of dancing to be immoral -Characteristics:
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