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Musicals 101

Musicals 101: History of the Musical Stage: Ziegfeld Follies

For Students 9th - 10th
This article gives a history of the Ziegfeld Follies, with information on its creator Florenz Ziegfield, its origin, and the performers. The site also includes thumbnails of pictures of the Follies.
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Musicals 101

Musicals 101: Florenz Ziegfeld

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Musicals 101 provides great biographical information on Florenz Ziegfeld. The text is in-depth with pictures included, and covers not only Ziegfeld's life, but also Anna Held, and the birth of Ziegeld's Follies.
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Historical American Sheet Music: Mandy by Irving Berlin

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the sheet music from Irving Berlin's "Mandy", performed at Ziegfeld Follies in 1919. Very cool old poster.
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Musicals 101

Musicas 101: Who's Who in Musicals Sa Sm

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides biographies of several musical theater entertainers. At the bottom of this page you'll find an entry about Florenz Ziegfeld of the legendary Ziegfeld Follies.
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Musicals 101

Musicals101: History of the Stage Musical 1910 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
From Jerome Kern's Americanized shows to the Ziegfeld Follies, the stages saw a whole new type of musical from 1910-1920.
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Musicals 101

Musical 101: The Revues in the 1930's

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a look at the musical revues of the 1930s. You'll find info on Ziegfeld Follies, Pins & Needles, Irving Berlin, and many more.