Nov 12, 2005 — 11:49:34 AM
I've heard bits of most of his shows. For me, I feel he sits down and says: "I'm going to mainstream this genre of music for the theatre". His work to me seems to lack the spontaneity that makes a good musical. I never feel like the book/music match up. His songs, at least for me, tend to stop the action rather than progress it. I guess contrived is the right word. I never listen to his music, and think: “Oh God this is crap!” but I’m just never moved by it. Maybe serviceable is more appropri...