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Switched on Pop

The b*tch of loving musical theater (with Bridger Winegar)

Jan 30, 2024
45:25

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  • Musical theatre can elicit strong reactions due to the tension between the genre and other types of music, impacting how people perceive and connect with it.
  • Different musical styles in shows like 'Spring Awakening', 'Les Misérables', and Sondheim's musicals evoke varied preferences and reactions in listeners.

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Different reactions to musicals

The podcast explores the strong reactions people have towards musicals, which can range from love and appreciation to discomfort and dislike. It suggests that there may be a tension between the genre of musical theatre and other types of music, such as pop and rock, which affects how people perceive and connect with musicals.

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