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Music Facts: Musical Theater
Contemporary Western musical theater emerged during the 1800s.
"West Side Story," "Les Misérables," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Wicked," and "Hamilton" are among some of the most famous musicals.
Recent GRAMMY winners of Best Musical Theater Album are Jagged Little Pill, Hadestown, The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, and The Color Purple.