show tunes
what it is
Originally composed to forward the story or enhance the characters or other plot elements of Broadway productions and other stage music.
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What is show tunes?
Originally composed to forward the story or enhance the characters or other plot elements of Broadway productions and other stage music.
What are good show tunes albums to start with?
Try Harlequin by Lady Gaga, Passage by Carpenters, Frank’s Wild Years (2023 Remaster) by Tom Waits, and Grease (The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Various Artists.
Who are some women making show tunes?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/show-tunes/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making show tunes, from mainstream to underground.
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