This class is brought to you by Friends of the Hopkinton Public Library and offered by Hopkinton Public Library. It is a part of the Life Long Learner program funded by the Friends and is offered at no charge to our community.

Course Description:

With the opening of Show Boat in 1927, a new style of musical was born. Referred to as the ‘book’ musical, it would become the standard of shows on Broadway, especially in the 1940’s and 1950’s with great shows by Rodgers and Hammerstein. We will discuss the development of this new musical form and see clips of the best and brightest Broadway has to offer. Take a journey through the years that made the musical one of the great forms of theater. It is truly an American invention!

 About our instructor: Fran Corvais Lautenberger

Fran was a member of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Theatre and Dance faculty for 26 years and was awarded Emeritus at her retirement. She has directed numerous shows, especially musicals. In addition, she has designed costumes, puppets and lights for UAA and various professional and community productions. She has taught many courses throughout her career and enjoys sharing her love of theater.