It has a broad definition but assumes a scripted play with songs growing out of the minstrel and operetta formats of the early twentieth century in the US. The agreed to show as described as the first American musical, mostly because of its script, is Show Boat. Many would argue that that is wrong as Show Boat can be classified as an operetta too. For that matter so could many musicals today which shows how troubled the definition is. Sound of Music, West Side Story, King and I, My Fair Lady and Camelot could also be classified as operettas if one wanted to argue that point.
What is american musical theater?opera.com
Thought the first answer was great. Try looking it up in an easier music history book. That is always a good way to start geting more in-depth info.
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