What makes a good musical?
Well, various factors. The physical "look" of the show, the performers, the book. But the one thing that, in my opinion, makes or breaks a musical is, well, the music.
The real joy of a musical, the thing that makes it so wonderful, is the mere definition of what a musical is. In the majority, if not all, cases, a musical is a story, told through song. And if the music that is supposed to carry you through the performance is not good, or enjoyable, then, in my opinion, you have a very weak show.
Throughout the next few posts, I will be discussing some of the greatest composers of all time, while also talking about some composers that I don't like.
It should be known that I'm a very big fan of the "New School" of composers. In fact, there are not many B'way shows that are like that were produced in the theatre before 1970. The only "classic" composer I like is Ste... well, that will be discussed in a later post.
So, sit back, relax, and eat your potato chips, homeskillet. Cus' it's gonna be the ride of your life.
Except. Not.
Coming Soon: Part 1: William Finn and Jason Robert Brown.
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