How did the musical first develop in hollywood? Why do you think it play such an important role in the history of filmmaking? Why do you think there has been such a revival of the musical in pop culture in the 21st century?
The development of musicals began with the The Jazz Singer. Theatrical productions that emphasize musical elements rather than naturalist aspects dominated cinema from 1927 on. Musicals and the boredom of the audience towards these repetitive musicals led to technological innovations such as the booms and monorails developed by the Warner Brothers. These musicals are also credited with the creation of Hollywood stars The revival of the musicals on TV in the 21st century can be credited to the new discovery of the comedic potential. These musicals often featured satirized theatrical aspects and exaggerated dance numbers.
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