Actor Quote by Stephen Schwartz
“When musical theatre is working and people are really connecting with the characters, and then the music adds that strong emotional element, it's really thrilling. I don't think any other art form or genre delivers that same impact when it's well done.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Broadway Podcast, 2023
Music in theatre amplifies emotional connection, creating a unique, thrilling impact not matched by other art forms when executed well.
In simple terms: Music heightens theatre emotion, making it uniquely thrilling.
Leverage music to deepen audience engagement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- producing a musical
- directing a play
- writing a score
- teaching drama
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does music change your perception of a character?
- Can a play succeed without music?
May not hold if music is poorly integrated or audience preferences differ.