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Have you experienced watching a playperformed on stage or on a theater?What do you call this performance orpresentation? What are yourobservations? How does it differ froma typical drama or play you see on TVor cinema.

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When a play or drama isperformed live on stage, it is called

THEATER PLAY. However,when music is given equal

emphasis or importance, such

performance is calledBROADWAY MUSICAL.

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It is the fusion of drama, music,It is the fusion of drama, music,dance, production design whichdance, production design which

includes costumes, scenery,includes costumes, scenery,lights, sound and props.lights, sound and props.Broadway is America·sBroadway is America·s

contribution to musical drama.contribution to musical drama.

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The characteristics of operaremain except for the recitative

because of the spoken dialogue antthe modern approach or style usedin music. Broadway has a popular

style so it is easily appreciated byordinary people.

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Here are some popular Broadway thatbecame instant hit their famoussoundtrack:1. Miss Saigon (Sun and Moon)2. The Sound of Music (Climb Every

Mountain & Do, Re, Mi)3. Fiddler on the Roof (Sunrise Set)

4.The King and I (Getting to Know You)5. Phantom of the Opera (All I Ask of You)

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