Mission Statement

Studio for the Early American Musical is dedicated to the revival of Broadway musical styles from shows that opened before 1960 and the advent of amplification in the theatre. Applying the principles of the early-music movement to popular music from the New York stage, Studio for the Early American Musical utilizes historically informed performance practices and original orchestrations to recapture the original sound and energy of American musicals from the Golden Age of Broadway. Our mission is to re-establish this repertoire as a staple of American musical culture through virtuosic and innovative performances. 

Using a new interpretive approach, we emulate the performance styles heard in historical recordings in order to rediscover the charm and vitality of the music that animated the American stage in the early twentieth century and before. Combining musicological and editorial scholarship with the finest instrumental and vocal artistry, we believe our approach to performing this repertoire is unique in the current musical scene. We are committed to creating educational programs that build an awareness and appreciation of early American musical traditions.