Henry C. Jarrett

BWW Review: Landmark Musical THE BLACK CROOK Returns To New York

Just as modern New York City evolved from a combination of immigrant societies that eventually mingled into one great metropolis, the major art form created by the city, the American musical play, evolved from a combination of stage entertainments these immigrant societies brought with them.

VIDEO: Historic Musical THE BLACK CROOK Seeks Funding For 150th Anniversary Production

The spectacular 19th Century production is traditionally regarded as the first American musical comedy.