Jessica Rhodes
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From Salzburg to Broadway
The Real Story Behind The Sound of Music
Tuesday, January 5, 2027, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Jessica Rhodes, lecturer
Explore the true story behind The Sound of Music. In this lecture, Jessica Rhodes discusses the real von Trapp family and Austria’s history during WWII, comparing the actual events to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic stage and screen adaptations.
Rewriting the Revolution
How Hamilton Changed Broadway Forever
Tuesday, March 23, 2027, 10am
John and Jeanne Rowe Performance and Learning Center
Jessica Rhodes, lecturer
When Hamilton debuted in 2015, it redefined Broadway by fusing hip-hop and diverse casting with traditional musical theater to create a cultural phenomenon. Explore how Lin-Manuel Miranda’s masterpiece challenged convention to reshape the cultural landscape.