The investigation is a historical survey tracing the development of Casa Mañana Musicals, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, from its experimental beginning in 1958 as the first permanent musical arena theatre in the United States, through twenty-three subsequent seasons. The study includes a chapter on the origins of theatre and the influences behind its concept dating back to the 1936 Casa Mañana produced by Billy Rose. Subsequent chapters deal with the theatre's seasons and its struggle to gain acceptance. The theatre's more recent financial and labor problems are also considered. Major sources include such unpublished data as production and financial records of the theatre, contracts, correspondence, minutes of the board of directors, and interviews. Published sources include accounts in newspapers and periodicals.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc504330 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Jones, Jan Lynn |
| Contributors | Hamilton, Stanley K., Colson, Ted, 1928-2021 |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 231 leaves, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas - Tarrant County - Fort Worth, 1958-1980 |
| Rights | Public, Jones, Jan Lynn, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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