Show tunes are great. Stephen Sondheim. Rodgers and…
““Show tunes are great. Stephen Sondheim. Rodgers and Hammerstein. Wicked. Rent. The Music Man. Almost any musical will do. Except Cats.” “Why? Doesn’t it shut out the voices?” “No, it shuts them out fine. But it’s a terrible musical.””
About This Quote
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While many musicals are celebrated, some fail to deliver artistic merit, illustrating subjective taste.
In simple terms: Subjective musical taste
Key Takeaway
Not all popular works are great
Themes
art criticism
subjectivity
culture
taste
Mood
witty
critical
Type
humorous
critical
When to use this quote
- theater discussion
- friend debate
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
musical theater evaluation
Practical Applications
- media reviews
- cultural commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a musical great?
- How do personal biases shape artistic judgment?