Episode 4: You Naughty, Naughty Men: Joshua William Gelb’s New Reimagining of The Black Crook

The Theatre History Podcast

EpisodeSep 20, 201919m

Episode 4: You Naughty, Naughty Men: Joshua William Gelb’s New Reimagining of The Black Crook

The Theatre History Podcast

EpisodeSep 20, 201919m

The Black Crook often appears (somewhat inaccurately) in history books as the first American musical. Joshua William Gelb has reimagined this important play, rewriting it to place it in its historical context.

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Performance is an ephemeral thing, so how do we rediscover its history, and what can that teach us about theatre today? The Theatre History Podcast explores these questions through interviews with scholars and artists who are studying theatre's past in order to help shape its future.

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