Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher (Billy Elliot)
Through the entire 1980’s, Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister in the United Kingdom (from 1979 to 1990 to be exact) and Conservative Party leader from 1975-1990. During her tenure…
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This Was a Real Nice Clambake (Carousel)
The problems of 1945 America were understandably different than they are today. Have you ever thought of just how different they are, though? This clip discusses economic problems of 100…
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Cabinet Battle #1 (Hamilton the Musical)
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have a “rap-off” about whether to have a national bank and whether the US government should assume the debts of the states. Hamilton is for…
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Wells Fargo Wagon (The Music Man)
The Iowa town is excited when the Wells Fargo wagon comes to town. Why shouldn’t they be? It’s 1912 and the Wells Fargo Wagon was an efficient way to get…
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Molasses to Rum (1776 The Musical)
Thanks to J. Brian O’Roark for creating this video and for the description below. The musical 1776 tells of the battle in the Continental Congress over signing the Declaration of…
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