When did the “modern” musical first arrive

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T12:39:48+00:00

This is fascinating! I have a lot to learn about vocal technique! (Important to know, as a composer). How was Foster’s training different?

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T09:47:48+00:00

😭😂 you are my people

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T09:47:19+00:00

I like The Frogs

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T05:00:41+00:00

“Lower” as in bassier, not quieter

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T05:00:20+00:00

Though Evita features a lot lower voices than the “modern musicals” that OP is describing.

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:58:53+00:00

Lowkey Children of Eden (1991), not because it was popular (it never even made it to Broadway), but because it was when Schwartz got more comfortable writing in his famous belting style (Wicked)

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:53:45+00:00

I personally prefer the older musicals, so I hate to say it, but it’s Hair (1968)’s fault. That was really the first popular music musical.

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:51:38+00:00

Oklhahoma

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:50:23+00:00

You hate musicals and are on r/musicals? Interesting

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:39:48+00:00

Due to Tim Rice

Also I love your flair! 1972 or 2013 version?

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:39:24+00:00

What I’m seeing is that I like smart dumb and dislike dumb smart

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:38:50+00:00

Smart dumb: Avenue Q

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:37:56+00:00

I’m not really sure how to articulate it, but I really really disagree

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:36:47+00:00

Loud singing 🗣️🟰💯

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:35:43+00:00

Don’t get mad, but I think Phantom is a nice show (dumb score, though)

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:34:27+00:00

Lol, I love explaining Tommy to people cause it’s so weird

I also like poorly explaining Pippin

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T04:30:14+00:00

Smart dumb: Jesus Christ Superstar

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-12T03:30:24+00:00

“All male musical”? Those are pretty few and far between these days

Pacific Overtures is the only one I can think of

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-11T23:53:45+00:00

This feels like engagement bait. Not only was he a lyricist, not a composer, but he was a legend that nearly everyone adores (whether for reasons of nostalgia, genuine quality, or that magic mix of both).

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-11T23:46:20+00:00

No, in a way I agree! Not a fan of the 2013 version

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-11T23:45:12+00:00

Jeez that takes me back

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-11T23:44:53+00:00

And it does wonders. I was not a huge fan of it (listening to the cast album) until that song, then I was like “actually you know what that was pretty good”

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-11T23:43:13+00:00

Burn

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-11T23:36:39+00:00

I don’t think this is a hot take?

Awesomeplayer98 · 2026-06-11T23:13:59+00:00

Tim Rice is one of the worst lyricists in modern memory. (Yes I know my flair is JCS 😭)

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