Musical Theatre

Mega Musical

A musical featuring continuous singing, no spoken dialogue.

Cameron Mackintosh

Successful producer known for mega musicals.

Sound Technician

Introduced microphones for all performers in 'Cats'.

Concept Musical

Musicals focused on a central theme or idea.

Stephen Sondheim

Innovative composer who transformed musical theater.

Disney Renaissance

Period of successful animated films by Disney.

Rock Musical

Musical genre that incorporates rock music elements.

Rent

First rock musical since 'Hair', premiered in 1996.

The Book Opera

Musical form that emphasizes storytelling, brought from England.

Ticket Prices

Increased costs leading to generational gaps in audiences.

Baby Boomers

Generation less interested in Broadway, favored rock music.

Nationalism in America

Cultural pride reflected in popular musicals from England.

Evita

Notable musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Famous rock opera by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Media Saturation

Mackintosh's strategy to promote shows through extensive advertising.

Short-lived Partnerships

Collaborations that did not last long in musical theater.

Mayor Giuliani

Improved NYC safety, encouraging Disney's presence.

Larger Special Effects

Key feature of mega musicals enhancing audience experience.

Theater Closures

Decline in theater attendance leading to venue shutdowns.

Corporate Producers

Replaced individual producers, focusing on business strategies.

Rising Crime and Tensions

Factors affecting NYC's family-friendly image in the 70s/80s.