What makes Broadway musicals so special?

The answer to your question depends on your definition of “Broadway Musical”. Do you mean any musical that has made it to Broadway? Or do you specifically mean Broadway productions of said musicals? read more

As for the latter definition of your question, the actual Broadway production of a musical, what makes Broadway stand out against, say, high school, community theater, or even smaller commercial theater productions of the same shows is budget and production value. read more

It is rich, brassy, jazzy, BUT all out Broadway. Songs like With "Every Breath I Take," a lovely torch song are so enduring. But, music isn't what makes a musical. Certainly it is one of the principal players in a musical. But, it can't hold up a show all by itself. It needs a strong, well written book. read more