I love music, but I’m not big into musicals. Frankly, I don’t fully understand their appeal. I tend to think of the musical as an outdated artform–a medium that suited Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds but that has no place in the 21st century. Like many other things, I’m clearly wrong about cultural and commercial viability of the musical. Just look at the High School Musical empire, the success of Broadway hits such as Rent, or the “Jai Ho” scene from Slumdog Millionaire. (See also the sheer awesomeness that is Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.) For whatever reason, artists and audiences keep coming back to the musical. Again, I don’t why, but they do.
Tomorrow night, after American Idol, Fox will unveil its new musical dramedy, Glee. Will it be good? I dunno. But I’ll probably watch, if for no other reason than to see how the show blends comedy, teen angst, and Journey songs. If you’re a video or live event producer, there might not be a better time to consider incorporating some song and dance into your project. Here’s the official Glee trailer:
Are you a fan of musicals? Will you take a chance on Glee? Have you effectively incorporated (non-P&W) musical elements into your videos or live events?
