Hollow at best.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
American Theatre, July, 2003 by Monroe, Rebecca C.
I found it interesting that John Istel, in his enthusiasm for the pop musical genre ("Pop Goes the Musical," March '03), neglects the basic purpose of songs within the musical: They propel the plot and add to the development of the characters. This simply does not happen in pop shows. I was involved with the Broadway ...