musical
what it is
Musical is of or relating to music; someone who is gifted or skilled in music; or something that sounds pleasing to the ear. A musical is a stage performance, show or film which involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting. Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 2 · the door
big names with a sharper edge
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is musical?
Musical is of or relating to music; someone who is gifted or skilled in music; or something that sounds pleasing to the ear. A musical is a stage performance, show or film which involves singing, dancing and musical numbers performed by the cast as well as acting. Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining music, songs, spoken dialogue and dance.
What are good musical albums to start with?
Try Razia's Shadow: A Musical by Forgive Durden, Glee: The Music, The Complete Season One by Glee Cast, Heathers: The Musical (World Premiere Cast Recording) by Various Artists, and Wicked: The Soundtrack by Wicked Movie Cast.
Who are some women making musical?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/musical/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making musical, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20