Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3A · CSU GE Area C1DescriptionThe course examines the history of American musical theatre genre from the late 1800s until now. It includes roots in the British music halls, Viennese operetta, African American Jazz throughthegoldenageofthemusical,anduptothecontemporary Broadwaystage.Emphasiswillbeplacedongenresandstyles,as well as key composers, lyricists, librettists, directors, producers, designers,choreographers,andperformers.Thecourseexamines how the musical mirrors contemporary social and political events. 