Interesting article on why people think musicals suck- Page 2

[noahrp3]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 9:38am

The article is actually from an independent paper in Orange County (CA). The writing in this paper tends to be more casual than what you'd probably see in the New York Times...I know its still kind of crappy writing, but....whatever.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 4:11pm

I want to commit unmentionable deeds to the writer of that article. To say that musicals suck but he likes them anyway is not exactly going to win over musical fans or non-fans.

Btw, if you want to comment on it: http://www.ocweekly.com/index.php?option=com_philaform&form_id=1&Itemid=203

[eb412]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 8:17pm

Musicals are very misunderstood. LOL That is an understatement...People do not realize that musicals are supposed to be edgy and that is exactly what the writer of the article did not get. Musicals ofcourse are edgy in their own way. Some have curse words or say other shocking things but others serve as commentary or satire. There are also plenty of feel good musicals, but they usually come out of an era that might not want any more "truth" and might just want a peppy tune. Musicals when they first come out are very current and are designed for audiences of their day...whether it be depressed society or an angry society at war. Oklahoma had many pop hits and many would agree spring awakening fits in with the pop charts even if it isnt at the top of it. A show like rent came shortly after the first aids scare in the 80s...musicals take a while to develop lol. I think most people would appreciate musicals today if they saw current shows and could relate to them which they probably would! I do think they would appreciate old ones too if they truly gave them a chance...many people appreciate the beatles even though they are not current or shocking anymore. Many might call the beatles square but there are many who appreciate and see their influence in todays music.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 10:33pm

Since when does using the word "suck" repeatedly constitute intelligent writing? Give the kid an "F" and let's move on.

[think_of_me2007]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 10:45pm

If I wasn't a musical fan, I don't think that would've convinced me to become one. Was it supposed to?

Either way, the writing, as previously stated, "sucked" and lost my attention.

[Boq101]

Posted: 12/31/06 at 11:43pm

I feel like shooting the Editor, because someone obviously doesn't care about professionalism. I bet you the guy who wrote this wrote it on a whim and felt inspired by it, like God had sent him to write it down, but he didn't on paper and didn't use grammar check...