Musical theatre and Religous musicals.

[jakiboi]

Posted: 3/25/09 at 8:59am

Hey guys, i'm doing a musical theatre degree in England and im in my final year. As part of my degree i have to do an extended essay of my choice. I have decided to do my essay on musical theatre and religion, questioning whether certains shows are portrayed as blaphmous? whether they are gettin more controversial over the years. The main 3 i chose were Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar and Jerry Springer the Opera..... If any one has any opinions on this matter i would but very greatful for any feed back and opinions to add in my essay! Thankyou!!!

[Unknown User]

Posted: 3/25/09 at 9:36am

I don't think shows are getting more controversial - Showboat was very controversial when that came out for example. As was the point in time when producers chose to have women play female roles rather than stay with all male casts like in the times of Shakespeare. I think shows continue to push the "controversial" boundaries in accordance with what society finds acceptable at a certain point in time. And so they should. I am not a big fan of Jerry Springer but I can see its purpose.