Thursday, 18 May 2017

Comic musical, chamber musical and film musical

Comic Musical
  • A musical which has a light romantic story which makes the audience laugh.
  • Minimal choreography which is usually cheesy.

Example-

Guys and Dolls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL9lhzvQV1M
  • Guys and dolls is a musical with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Joe Swerling and Abe Burrows.
Chamber Musical
  • Chamber music- music composed for small group of instruments.
  • Normally has a relatively small cast and it is simple.
Example-

GHOST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw5a5beiLSw
  • Based on the 1990 romantic drama film of the same name.
  • The musical had its premier at Manchester Opera House in March 2011.
Film Musical
  • Musical based from a film.
  • Often doesn't has a soundtrack.
Example-

Grease

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alz2q7Ky1pg
  • Grease was first performed in 1971 in the original Kingston Miles nightclub in Chicago.
  • Its now successful both on stage and the film.

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