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Sondheim: All Things Sondheim

For Students 9th - 10th
Site offers current information on Sondheim shows as well as local shows, merchandise, chat, columns about theater, features and updates. Also includes a biography of Sondheim.
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Shakespeare.org: Explore Shakespeare: Shakespedia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn more about the life and works of William Shakespeare. This sight covers all things Shakespeare including his life and family; his works, list of articles from Shakespedia, the Globe Theater; Shakespeare's music and his circle;...
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PBS

Pbs: Arts

For Students 9th - 10th
The home on the web for arts-related content that airs on PBS stations. You can link to the program sites of long-running arts broadcasts, sample special exhibitions, and investigate what the network is airing or has recently aired on...
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British Library

British Library: Discovering Literature:romantics&victorians Popular Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
From circuses and 'freak shows' to broadsides and novels, from pleasure gardens and music halls to chapbooks and penny dreadfuls, Georgian and Victorian Britain offered the public a rich range of affordable entertainments. Read more...
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New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: On Broadway

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interactive & printable crossword puzzle developed by the New York Times Learning Network. The theme of this puzzle is On Broadway.
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Mad River Theater Works: The Ballad of John Henry [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down this study guide to find the lyrics to the Ballad of John Henry, which was collected from individuals in the West Virginia mountains in the 1920's. Discusses the different versions of the song and the history behind it.
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PBS

Pbs: American Masters: Cole Porter

For Students 9th - 10th
Cole Porter is discussed in this brief biography. It touches on the highlights of his life and career.
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The Official Website of Will Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website of American actor and humorist Will Rogers, with extensive biographical information, photos, and quotes by and about him.
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Gilbert and Sullivan Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
The Gilbert and Sullivan Archive, hosted by the department of mathematics at Boise State University, is devoted to the operas and other works of William S. Gilbert and Arthur S. Sullivan. Content includes biographies, plot summaries,...
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Will Rogers Memorial Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
A museum dedicated to American actor and humorist Will Rogers, with extensive biographical information, photos, quotes, his writings, and a virtual tour of the museum.
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Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame: Leonard Bernstein

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Leonard Bernstein.
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Africultures

For Students 9th - 10th
Similar to an online newspaper, this resource provides numerous insights to the contemporary culture in Africa.
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Musicals 101

Musicals101: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Musicals 101 provides a very comprehensive site dealing with all aspects of musicals. Includes great material for schools wanting to put on a musical. Over 330 biographies plus lots of history.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: The Drama, 1860?1918, George M. Cohan

For Students 9th - 10th
This page praises George M. Cohan (1878-1942) and his contributions to the realms of theater and music.
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Oxford University Press: Lorenz Hart a Poet on Broadway

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the great American lyric writer, Lorenz Hart. The article is a review of a book which talks about his impact on American theater and music.
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Saudi Aramco World: New Voices: New Afghanistan

For Students 9th - 10th
With the fall of the Taliban in 2001, many Afghans believed that, after 23 years of war, their country would be at peace again. Although recent increases in violence have dampened that spirit, there is nonetheless a small population of...
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California Dept. Of Parks and Recreation: Will Rogers: America`s Favorite Cowboy

For Students 9th - 10th
From Will Rogers State Historic Park, a short profile of American actor and humorist Will Rogers, with articles and original photographs related to his ranch, his stables, and his love of horses.
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The Minstrel Show: Preface

For Students 9th - 10th
Richard Moody does a fine job with a general description of a minstrel show. He gives background information on the history and development over the years. There are many links in the left-hand column for more information.
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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center

For Students 9th - 10th
Housed in a Pueblo-style Art Deco building, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center represents Alice Bemis Taylor's dream of gathering all the arts under one roof. In addition to music, dance, theater, film, sculpture, painting, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir William Gilbert

For Students 9th - 10th
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (18 November 1836 - 29 May 1911) was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his fourteen comic operas produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, of which...
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
One of the finest sites of its kind on the Internet, ArtsEdge is dedicated to supporting arts education through such initiatives as curriculum development, cross-curricular teaching, and technology integration. Find arts-related...
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Malaysia: Kaleideculture

For Students 9th - 10th
A lively look at the multi-cultural influences in Malaysia. This article from the Malaysia Promotion Tourism Board not only gives an overview of Malaysia's interesting culture, but also offers hyperlinks to get even more information....
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Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

Gilder Lehrman Institute: History Now: The Wpa: Antidote to the Great Depression?

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] A good assessment of the Works Progress Administration and its contribution not only of providing jobs for the unemployed during the Great Depression, but for the lasting improvements it made in the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Activity Starters

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Be deliberate when inviting your student to watch a PBS KIDS show. These resources can help by adding meaningful conversation and easy activities to their experience.

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