Music Facts: Musical Theater

• Contemporary Western musical theater emerged during the 1800s.  

• "West Side Story," "Les Misérables," "The Phantom of the Opera," "Wicked," and "Hamilton" are among some of the most famous musicals. 

• Recent GRAMMY winners of Best Musical Theater Album are Jagged Little Pill, Hadestown, The Band's Visit, Dear Evan Hansen, and The Color Purple.