Have you ever watched a movie, stage show, or television program, and loved every aspect of the music you heard? Composers have a long history of producing powerful and moving musical scores for theater and film. This book provides information on the evolution of music for stage and screen, with information about the composers and shows that have made an impact on American society, producing songs that are loved and shared today. There's much to learn about the world of music for stage and screen. The Evolution & Cultural Influences of Music series examines the history and development of popular musical genres. Books in this series provide young readers with a greater understanding of each musical genre, and how it has contributed to and shaped American popular culture over the past half-century.