What is the reason why you like musicals?

Musicals have long been loved by people because of their unique reasons. In the process of its formation and development, western musicals have been influenced by various art forms and are constantly tolerant. Their continuous innovation with the times has made this art form full of vitality, and its successful operation mode has made it gain huge commercial benefits and objectively promoted the sound development of musicals.

Musical is translated from musical, which literally means "musical". However, in the process of its development, musicals constantly learn from others, constantly absorb and learn from other artistic expressions, and skillfully blend together, thus forming a brand-new comprehensive stage performance form supported by drama, with music running through the whole work and dance as the important forms of expression. From the macro perspective of its development, musicals are influenced by classical opera, light comedy, jazz dance, stage art and other art forms.

From the perspective of drama, its themes involve all aspects of society, such as My Fair Lady and west side story, Les Miserables and Oliver Twist, Ai Weita with biographical nature, Cinderella adapted from fairy tales and so on.

Musically, it can use popular and classical melodies, accompanied by traditional orchestras, and arranged by electro-acoustic, jazz and various mixed bands.

The same is true of dance vocabulary, whether it is ballet, tap dance, disco or modern dance, as long as the expressive force of the work is improved, it can be used. Even acrobatics, magic and other art forms can be used for reference as long as the plot needs it. The comprehensive application of these different art forms invisibly increases the artistry, appreciation and entertainment of musicals.

In addition, musicals are more outstanding in terms of dance beauty. Whether it is the layout of the theater, the installation of the stage or the use of props, the makeup of the actors reflects the ingenuity and ingenuity of the creative staff. For example, in the musical Cat, the whole theater was arranged as a big garbage dump, and the actors' costumes left unforgettable memories for the audience. The seamless scene change of the circular stage in Phantom of the Opera and the parachuting of small and medium-sized helicopters in Miss Saigon make people exclaim and admire.