Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at jazz influence in theatre music. The American musical has long been shaped by jazz rhythms, harmonies, and attitudes toward time. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, performance, music,...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at human focus in musical theatre. Large scenery, bright lighting, and full orchestrations can thrill an audience, but they cannot replace a believable person on stage. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questio...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at creative risk and unsuccessful attempts. Theatre needs failure because live work cannot evolve without risk. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, performance, music, and the way audiences...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at older American musical theatre forms. Classic musicals still have much to teach, even when modern writers choose very different sounds and subjects. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, p...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at comic numbers in musical theatre. A comedy song is a small machine of timing, expectation, and surprise. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, performance, music, and the way audiences gat...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at review culture around new work. New musicals are especially vulnerable because they ask for both artistic judgement and imaginative patience. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, performa...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at the journey of a musical in development. The route from a rehearsal table to a public performance is rarely neat, and that is part of the craft. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, perfo...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at musical theatre outside New York. The American musical scene is much wider than Broadway, and regional theatres are essential to that width. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, performan...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at small London theatre spaces. Some London musicals feel most alive when there is no safe distance between performer and audience. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, performance, music, a...

Musical theatre becomes especially interesting when we look closely at how venues shape musical experiences. A theatre building speaks before the show begins. The subject may seem narrow at first, but it opens into questions about story, performance, music, and the way audiences gather in a room. O...