2. UNIT OVERVIEW – BROADWAY
In this PowerPoint we will cover discuss what each lesson will be over in the entire Broadway Unit.
We will be covering the creation and history of Broadway.
In the next lesson we will discuss the longest running and most successful Broadway shows.
An event that is synonymous with Broadway is the Tony Awards. We will discuss the importance and history of these prominent awards.

3. LESSON 1 – The Creation of Broadway
View the History of Broadway PowerPoint presentation.
Start the presentation with a short question and answer over any pre-existing knowledge the student may have of Broadway. 
Begin presentation over the History of Broadway. You will be asked your opinion on why a specific event might have happened.
After the presentation, begin the discussion.
You will hear History about Broadway Legends like:
Bernadette Peters
Patti LuPone
Idina Menzel
Robert Goulet
Listen to the Songs:
"Not a Day Goes By" - Merrily We Roll Along
"I Know It's Today" - Shrek the Musical
"Finishing the Hat" - Sunday in the Park with George
"Defying Gravity" - Wicked
SoundHound app

4. LESSON 2 – Broadway’s Best and Brightest
Pass out the printed summary of the top 5 longest running Broadway musicals. 
We will cover the Top 5 longest running musicals in Broadway history.
The Phantom of the Opera* (11087 runs)
Cats (7485 runs)
Chicago* (Revival 7413 runs)
The Lion King* (7019 runs)
Les Miserables (6680 runs)
Celebrities in Broadway
Daniel Radcliffe
Christina Applegate
Nick Jonas
Julia Roberts
Tom Hanks
Anna Kendrick
Singing Fingers App

5. LESSON 3 – The Tony Awards
Note taking PowerPoint of "Tony Awards"
We will cover:
The American Theatre Wing
General History (Debut, Creation, Namesake, etc.)
The Medallion
Early Years of the Awards
The Television Era
You will have an essay for homework, with criteria that needs to be met on the rubric to be given during the class time.
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Broadway App

6. Closure
The purpose of this unit is to expand the musical horizons of my students.
The world of musical theatre is something not many students in high school will be exposed to.
It could also help increase participation in the drama and music programs by adding interest into the programs.