BroadwayCon 2025

Blast through more than 150 years of stage activity in this ridiculously comprehensive high-speed history of the American musical! Ben West, author of The Musical Theatre Report and curator of the Museum of Broadway's "Timeline Walls," will guide newcomers, fans, and afficionados on an exciting creative journey through the ins and outs of the art form, including a look at vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, minstrelsy, nightclubs, burlesque, and the soldier shows of World War II. Weave through the many styles and sounds of the American musical's maturation in the mid-20th century; move through the discord of the late 1900s; and bound into the new millennium to discuss some recent favorites and flops. ALL IN 60 MINUTES OR LESS! Warning: This session will be both fun and informative - and practical - and interactive!