Jukebox-musical: the state and prospects

• Autores: Olga-Lisa Monde
• Localización: European Researcher, ISSN-e 2224-0136, Nº. 27, 2012, págs. 1277-1281
• Idioma: inglés
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  • This article analyzes the concept of �jukebox musical�, classification of this kind of musical theatre productions, as well as those features which are characteristic for time of creation of these shows. During the last five decades there formed a whole separate area in musical theatre � the jukebox-musical, species of which may include: a musical essay, a musical concert, a musical drama, and a musical anthology. The importance of these productions for the world of music history is essential: they not only perpetuate the memory of some famous composers, singers, musicians, librettists, and lyricists, but also carefully preserve musical and vocal styles in relation to a particular historical period.