important themes in musical

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 5/31/15 at 7:01pm

What are some of the more important themes ever done in a musical 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 5/31/15 at 7:07pm

Self acceptance in wicked

[kdogg36]

Posted: 5/31/15 at 7:22pm

Racism and race relations has been a theme in many musicals; some notable examples include South Pacific, Hairspray, and The Scottsboro Boys, though that's just the tip of the iceberg.

[RaiseYouUp]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 12:27am

Wicked asks us to examine how we perceive things as good or evil, which I think is a pretty important theme.
Kinky Boots is all about accepting yourself and others. Cliche but important, and I (obviously) think they did a good job.

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 12:44am

What was Rent's

A Chorus Lines ?

[JoseLee_]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 1:05am

The Book of Mormon: religion is a joke and stop being a dick.

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 1:22am

"The Book of Mormon: religion is a joke and stop being a dick."

 it does not say that

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 1:31am

I agree with Mr. Smith that that is a somewhat inaccurate generalization about the theme of BOOK OF MORMON.

[RingOfKeys2]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 4:08am

I think The Book of Mormon is actually pro-religion. It makes fun of all of them. No discrimination. I think one of its major themes would be co-existence. And if you think about it, it also explores inner-culture/race relations, similar to The King & I. 

Updated On: 6/1/15 at 04:08 AM

[Charley Kringas Inc]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 4:17am

I thought the theme of Book of Mormon was "whatever you make up that's comforting to you is fine" but Parker and Stone have questionable opinions anyways.

[RingOfKeys2]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 4:23am

^ That too. There's really a lot of answers here. As there are with most great musicals. Hell, you can't even count all the themes of Into the Woods on two hands. 

[skies]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 2:34pm

Don't buck tradition -  Fiddler on the Roof

You are how you speak-  My fair Lady

Stick to your own kind - West Side Story

Green is good - Wicked

We all have pain - Dream Girls

 

 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 2:37pm

Maggots In My Scrotum - BOM

Very important issue in the world today.

By the way, BOM does not make fun of all religions.

 

Updated On: 6/1/15 at 02:37 PM

[tazber]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 2:43pm

Lying is way better than having actual skills - H2$

Africa is not a happy place - BOM

Plan for everything when you travel - Titanic

Hookers will never find love - Sweet Charity

 

 

Updated On: 6/1/15 at 02:43 PM

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 4:00pm

Being an accomplished song writer and performer (Sting) does not necessarily mean you will succeed on Broadway - The Last Ship

Updated On: 6/1/15 at 04:00 PM

[ErinDillyFan]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 5:50pm

Prostitution makes good stage fodder...

Les Miserables

Best Little Whorehouse... (x2)

Every  Cy Coleman show

Amour

Tenderloin

Miss Saigon

Irma La Douce

Steel Pier

How many Cole Porter shows?

Cabaret

Man Of La Mancha

....

 

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 5:52pm

Getting a rave from Brantley does not guaranty a long run - Honeymoon In Vegas

[South Fl Marc]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 6:01pm

Gypsy - You thought you family was messed up.

Titanic - Missing the boat isn't always a bad thing

Sweeney Todd - Become a vegitarian

Hair - Nudity is good, especially with hot young guys

[Mr Smith]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 7:53pm

I thought BOM was about Region can do a load of good if taken metaphorically and not literally. 

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 6/1/15 at 10:26pm

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[Nicklovestheatre]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 7:59am

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[indytallguy]

Posted: 6/3/15 at 8:08am

You have to finish the hat.