Dear Evan Hansen: History, Songs & Synopsis Infographic
Chapter 1

How the modern musical was born

Chapter 2

The era of the spectacular mega-musical

Chapter 3

Breaking rules and blending genres

Chapter 4

The hidden craft behind the curtain

YOUR GOAL

Master of The story of stage musicals

Ch 3 · Breaking rules and blending genres
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schopenhauer The intimate power of Dear Evan Hansen

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schopenhauer Breaking Rules and Blending Genres

They broke the rules and turned history into a rap battle! (Oh yeah, a rap battle!)

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The intimate power of Dear Evan Hansen

schopenhauer A contemporary musical touched hearts globally by exploring teenage mental health and social media.

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How Hamilton rewrote historical storytelling

schopenhauer Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip-hop biography of Alexander Hamilton revolutionized who gets to tell history.

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Showtune Shuffle
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schopenhauer Shuffle iconic showtunes into the correct timeline to discover the history of Broadway musicals.

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Fun Fact

Hamilton speed record: The song 'Guns and Ships' from 'Hamilton' is the fastest in Broadway history, averaging 6.3 words per second during Lafayette's rap.

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Glossary
rock musical (noun)
A stage or film musical that uses rock music to tell its story. This style achieved mainstream success when the counterculture show Hair premiered on Broadway in 1968.
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Gossip

Which modern musical soundtrack is your favorite?

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Quiz

What musical style does 'Hamilton' primarily use to deliver its fast-paced historical narrative?

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schopenhauer The green-skinned phenomenon of Wicked

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Which musical explores the untold backstory of the Witches of Oz, focusing on Elphaba and Glinda?

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Which songwriting duo wrote the emotional music and lyrics for 'Dear Evan Hansen' and the film 'La La Land'?

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Which 2016 musical centers on a high school student who fabricates a friendship with a deceased classmate?

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Which actress won a Tony Award for playing the original green-skinned Elphaba in 'Wicked' on Broadway?

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In the musical 'Hadestown', what industry or setting does the Underworld represent?

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The 2019 Tony-winning musical 'Hadestown' is a modern retelling of which ancient Greek myth?

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Who wrote the book, music, and lyrics for the historical hip-hop musical 'Hamilton'?

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