Part 1: Historical and Dramaturgical 1. Five, Six, Seven, Eight!: An Introduction 2. Strengths and Weaknesses of the Jukebox Musical 3. Preludes and Predecessors: Vaudeville, Rock Musicals, and Megamusicals 4. Mamma Mia! and the Establishment of a Form Part 2: Types of Jukebox Musicals 5. Exploring a Discography: Artist Catalog Jukebox Musicals 6. A Life in Lyrics: Biographical Jukebox Musicals 7. Reminiscing about the Classics: Era- and Genre-Specific Musicals
Biography
Dr. Kevin Byrne is a Lecturer at Texas State University in the Department of Theatre and Dance. His monograph, Minstrel Traditions: Mediated Blackface in the Jazz Age, was published by Routledge in 2020.
Emily Fuchs graduated from the University of Arizona's School of Theatre, Film, and Television and is currently studying the intersection of popular culture and news reporting. As a dramaturg, they have assisted in developing new work, devising productions, and assisting as a researcher for theater company seasons.
