What is it about the history, form, and role that musical theater has played in our society over the past century that makes it an intrinsically optimistic art form? Who were the shepherds of this perspective?
Do signs point to a future of the American musical continuing on this path? Featuring performances by Joey Clark, joined by members of the Encore Broadway Chorus of DC at Levine (for ages 55 and up), this event showcases Broadway songs that speak to themes of unity, hope, and peace.
The program also includes interviews with chorus members, offering their reflections on hearing these songs in their youth and singing them now as older adults with deeper life experience and a broader perspective. This lecture can serve as a jury alternative for adult students at Levine.
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