The Broadway musical
Who
The American musical was shaped decisively by Jewish composers and lyricists such as Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II and Stephen Sondheim; it has no single founder.
When
Early-to-mid 20th century
Where
New York City (Broadway), USA
The modern Broadway musical, blending song, story and dance, became a defining American art form in the 20th century. Many of the composers and lyricists who created its classic repertoire — including Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II and Stephen Sondheim — came from Jewish families.
Sources
Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.