The American musical is still a strong commercial form. Visit http://www.playbill.com to see the latest listings of musicals running on Broadway and in the New York area. What types of musicals are leading the box office revenue? With ticket prices averaging $80 per seat, which shows would you want to see? Why?
Andrew Lloyd Webber has greatly impacted the American musical with his works. Visit his company, The Really Useful Group at http://www.reallyuseful.com to view information on this British powerhouse and the works which he has presented around the world. How has this British writer and director changed audience expectations for musicals?
One of the major musicals on Broadway currently is The Producers. Visit the show's home site at http://www.producersonbroadway.com. Explore both the Broadway and National Tour options to see how this musical is continuing to thrive. After viewing this site, do a web search for your favorite musical. Is there a web site? What type of hits did you get? What differences do you discover in your favorites and the web sites already viewed?
