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This show written by Frank Loesser, a self-described ‘musical fable’ about gangsters Nathan Detroit, Sky Masterson, and the women who love them, is an example of how other composers approached the idea of the integrated musical in the 1950s.
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A.Guys and Dolls
B.The Godfather: The Musical
C.Dames and Dons
D.West Side Story
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The question describes a show written by Frank Loesser, who called it a 'musical fable,' featuring gangsters Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson and the women who love them, and asks about an example of the integrated musical in the 1950s.
Option 1: 'Guys and Dolls' — This option directly aligns with the clue: Frank Loesser wrote......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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