Julia LambTHTR 3011 Midterm Research PaperTips of the Day:1. Forever Plaid is a musical revue, not a jukebox musical2. A jukebox musical does not have to be based on a single group or composer, for example: Priscilla Queen of the Desert  genre of music3. Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” is not a jukebox musicalI. What is a jukebox musical? Take a paragraph or two to discuss this.- Merriam-Webster definition: a musical that features popular songs from the past- Sometimes the plot will actually be the story of the band/musician whose music is being used - http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/JukeboxMusical- Collins English Dictionary definition: A musical play or film that is based around a series of well-known popular songs- Ken Davenport definition: a jukebox musical is an original stage musical not based on a film that uses previously released popular songs that have no directrelation to the story as its musical score - http://kendavenport.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/01/the-definition.htmla. Characteristics of a jukebox musical: i. Contains songs written by one band or group of people as the musical score for the entire musical (http://www.kenlyen.com/gpage65.html)ii. The lyrics of the original songs being used cannot be changed (http://www.kenlyen.com/gpage65.html)iii. Uses existing well-known music – “Jukebox-Musical: The State and Prospects” by Olga-Lisa Mondeiv. Causes nostalgia to its viewers and recognizes creative achievements of outstanding musicians, composers, songwriters, and singers (Monde)v. Revue  a show based on a theme, where original songs are written to a unifying subject, usually devoid of story, or if present, the plot is usually very weak (http://www.kenlyen.com/gpage65.html); definition from class: mixes song, dance, and comedy together and has a single songwritervi. “Jukebox musicals that draw from a broader swath of material, as opposed to the work of a particular group or songwriter, find themselves at an automatic disadvantage in terms of cohesion. Rather than a specific melodic “voice,” these shows take their cuesfrom any and every song that may have charted during a particular era.” - http://www.nysun.com/arts/true-jukebox-musical-from-a-messy-decade/36896/vii. “The importance of these [jukebox musical] productions for the world of music history is essential: they not only perpetuate the memory of some famous composers, singers, musicians, librettists,and lyricists, but also carefully preserve musical and vocal styles inrelation to a particular historical period.” - http://journaldatabase.org/articles/jukebox-musical_state_prospects.htmlb. The main differences between a Jukebox Musical and an integrated book musical are that an integrated book musical demonstrates a solidintegration of text, song, and dance, incorporating a novel into the musicaland sticking to the storyline of that novel. Show Boat is considered the first attempt at an integrated book musical.c. The main differences between a Jukebox Musical and a revue are that a revue mixes song, dance, and comedy together and usually has a single songwriter. A revue can also have less of a plot than an integrated book musical or a Jukebox Musical, because it is more about the entertainment aspect, with or without a meaningful plot. It is usually just something that people will love.d. The main differences between a Jukebox Musical and a concept album arethat a concept album is an album that is unified by a theme. The theme can be instrumental, compositional, narrative, or lyrical. A concept album is usually made with a preconceived theme in mind, rather than just being created in a studio.II. Create a list of 3 Jukebox Musicals (they must have originated as stage musicals)a. Movin’ Out (Billy Joel)b. Mamma Mia! (ABBA)c. Priscilla Queen of the Desert (specific genre, not an artist)d. Come Fly Away (Frank Sinatra)III. I’ll finish this part when I’m done with part