Musical film

years, from the 1930s to the 1990s. In conjunction with her club work, she also maintained a recording career that stretched from 1936 to 2000 and brought her three Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989; she appeared in 16 feature films and several shorts between 1938 and 1978; she performed occasionally on Broadway, including in her own Tony-winning one-woman show, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music in 1981-1982; and she sang and acted on radio and television. Adding to the challenge

So long as life persists, the timeless themes found in plays and works will persist. I suppose my interest in the dramatic arts began when my father took me to Broadway shows when I was young. My father, Daniel Staton, has produced many Broadway musicals and plays, including Hairspray, Jersey Boys, August Osage: County, The Producers, Little Shop of Horrors, Smokey Joe’s Café,

when I went to the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and I have to say it was quite the experience. During this event, Krzysztof Urbanski conducted Music from 2001: A Space Odyssey which was a 1968 film which was popularly known for its use of classical music. From 2001: A Space Odyssey a number of musical pieces were involved. The first piece that was played was Gyorgy Ligeti’s Atmospheres. First hearing this I had no idea what was going on. It all felt so random and out of place and I almost thought

Bert Haanstra’s ‘Glas’ is a short film made in 1958. The film focussed on the process of glass making where two different methods of the process have been screened. Firstly it showed how human beings are individually blowing the glasses and making artistic pieces out of it like decorative materials, bottles, and cups etc., followed by the mechanical large scale mass production of bottles which is mainly done by machines. It is found that the film is divided into three clearly defined chapters. In

Josephine Baker, a multitalented icon from the early 1900s once said, “The things we truly love stay with us always, locked in our hearts as long as life remains. ” This quote in particular is very dear to me because I love many items, animals, places, and people but I have one true love that will forever be in my heart and that is theatre. Growing up in the small suburban city of Lewisville, I have always fantasized about living in a big city with tall skyscrapers, extremely diverse cultures, beautiful

initial stages of nonsensical musical comedy. Shows that had loose plots concerning ordinary characters and settings were prevalent. Most of which, would never experience American revival. (Musicals 101- Gay 90’s). The Belle of New York, performed in 1897, was a part of this lighthearted musical comedy period. When people ponder the “Gay 90’s”, The Belle of New York is unquestionably a show that comes to mind (Musicals101- “Gay 90’s”). The Belle of New York is a musical comedy in two acts, produced

In Wim Wender’s Buena Vista Social Club, a sense provoking landscape is created through sounds and visuals of both Havana and the collaborative musical effort of the members of Buena Vista Social Club. Although we have examined many examples of landscapes through photographs and paintings, the documentary offers a unique observance of landscape through its incorporation of moving images and the sounds that accompany them. This is especially important when analyzing this film’s landscape, as the music

Chicago Launched in 1975, the musical Chicago, created by a talented pair of composers and producers that included both John Kander and Fred Ebb later known as Kander and Ebb. Kander was born on March 18, 1927 in Kansas City, Missouri. His exposure to music began at an early age as a result of having had tuberculosis as a baby. During this time, Kander was cut off and not allowed to be around other people, that separation developed his ability for sound. Kander started piano lessons at the

In his letter to shareholders that proceeds the 2014 financial report, Disney’s CEO Robert A. Iger divulges Disney’s brand strategy, he states, “we’ve reached this level of sustained success by focusing on three strategic priorities that unlock the limitless potential of this remarkable company: unparalleled creativity, innovative technology, and global expansion” (Fiscal Year 2014 3). Though Iger does not specifically refer to Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP) in his letter, the company’s strategic

Kelsey Tutein Professor Rasor THEA 236 W01 22 April 2015 The life of Stephen Schwartz Stephen Schwartz is a famous American composer, producer, and creator of music and film. With a degree in drama, Schwartz was first hired as a producer in his early years. Schwartz was interested in musical Theater since the early 1970’s when he was famous for three popular shows on Broadway; Godspell, Pippin, and The Magic Show (The Songwriters Hall of Fame). Stephen Schwartz accomplishments include winning the