The "book musical" has been defined as a musical

play in which songs and dances are fully integrated

into a well-made story with serious dramatic goals
that can evoke genuine emotions other than
laughter since the twentieth century.[2][3] A book
musical's three main components are its music,
lyrics, and book.

The "book musical" has been defined as a musical

play in which songs and dances are fully integrated
into a well-made story with serious dramatic goals
that can evoke genuine emotions other than
laughter since the twentieth century.[2][3] A book
musical's three main components are its music,
lyrics, and book.

The "book musical" has been defined as a musical

play in which songs and dances are fully integrated
into a well-made story with serious dramatic goals
that can evoke genuine emotions other than
laughter since the twentieth century.[2][3] A book
musical's three main components are its music,
lyrics, and book.

The "book musical" has been defined as a musical

play in which songs and dances are fully integrated
into a well-made story with serious dramatic goals
that can evoke genuine emotions other than
laughter since the twentieth century.[2][3] A book
musical's three main components are its music,
lyrics, and book.