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MUSICAL PLAY
Musical or musical comedy, a theatrical production that is typically emotional and humorous, with a
straightforward yet unique plot, music, dance, and conversation. The words, music, movement, and
technical aspects of the entertainment as a whole work together to transmit the plot and the emotional
content of a musical, such as humour, pathos, love, and rage. Although opera and dance are both
genres of theatre, musical theatre can be characterized by the equal weight given to the music in
comparison to the dialogue, movement, and other aspects. Musical theatre stage productions have
typically been referred to as simply "musicals" since the early 20th century.
In the theatre genre known as musical theatre, the story is mostly advanced through the use of
music. Musical theatre demands specialist artists and technicians in addition to the actors, directors,
designers, and others who are engaged in any professional theatre production. A composer must
write the music for a new musical theatre performance, and a librettist must write the lyrics for the
songs. Sometimes the librettist also writes any non-singing dialogue (the book), other times it's the
same person. It is frequently referred to as an opera if the entire performance is sung. Musical theatre
is a common term used when there is conversation. Numerous performers and technicians work in
opera, musical theatre, and occasionally dance; some people and organizations combine all three
disciplines. When a live orchestra is used in the production, musicians (sometimes known as "pit
musicians") are engaged to play during each performance. A conductor sets the tempo and directs
the musicians in their performance. Most musicians that perform live theatre are union members. An
accompanist plays a piano or keyboard during rehearsals so the actors, singers, and dancers may
practice before the musicians join the production, which is typically not until the very end of a
rehearsal process. Dance is also a part of certain musicals. Performers can be hired to act, sing, and
dance—or to be "triple threats" who can do all three at once! The dance elements in a play or musical
are created by a theatrical choreographer, who frequently instructs actors, singers, and dancers how
to use them. A dance captain will be appointed if there is a lot of dancing in the production to ensure
that the choreography stays true to the choreographer's intent even after numerous performances.