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After “Wicked,” What Do We Want from the Musical?

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Exploring the Musical Landscape

This chapter examines the current state of musicals, particularly focusing on 'Wicked' and its cultural impact. The speakers reflect on their personal experiences with musicals and provide mixed opinions on the recent film adaptation, highlighting performances and thematic elements. Through this discussion, they delve into the challenges of originality and audience expectations in contemporary musical storytelling.

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