Jazz Hands!
Broadway as we know it today began in the 1900s, where it was just beginning to make an impact in New York City culture. It was flippantly disregarded by critics and more "serious" theatre goers, as its themes were far from reality with a whimsical feel. These early productions were targeted at middle class New Yorkers itching for some entertainment, and they often found it with front row seats costing a mere $2.00.
Within the last 10 to 15 years, dance continues to dominate the Broadway scene. The late 1990s brought us Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, which is regarded as one of the biggest dance musicals since Fosse's final creations from the 1970s.
Within the last 10 to 15 years, dance continues to dominate the Broadway scene. The late 1990s brought us Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, which is regarded as one of the biggest dance musicals since Fosse's final creations from the 1970s.
Classic musicals such as West Side Story and Chicago continue to be replicated in smaller scale theatres all across America and abroad, while Broadway itself continually stages revivals of popular Broadway hits from the past. It seems there has been an audience from every generation since the turn of the century who enjoys the pep and pizzazz that can only be created with Broadway dance numbers. Broadway dance history is continually being written as up and coming choreographers follow in the footsteps of past greats, creating and discovering new styles for an old favorite.
http://dance.lovetoknow.com/Broadway_Dance_History
http://dance.lovetoknow.com/Broadway_Dance_History