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Hmmm.. so you ask, why aren't musicals as popular as they were back in the day? I think it's a cyclic thing. Musicals and comedies were popular during the depression and World War 2 to make people feel happy and upbeat. That lasted somewhat through the 50's and early 60's then they fell out of favor. Personally, i can't stand musicals as much as some people can. If i am given a musical to watch, give me a maximum of 30 minutes before my head smashes my desk and i am in a comma and sleeeeeeeping away! I mean, i understand how in the olden days that this stuff was oh so popular and such but in our society now... we are all crumbling from stress and influenced easily with all issues happening around us, that all these happy and cheerful musicals just do not interest the majority of people anymore. Our society has changed so much within the years, and our generation of today just isn't into that kind of stuff. All kids and most adults are into now are the famous R&B singers, Hip Hop, and the rappers that just "sing" their lyrics within a matter of seconds! Take for examples, 50 cent, G-unit, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Timbaland, 2pac, etc. Also, i have noticed our music industry has changed so much, going from peaceful and innocent lyrics to violent and rage-filled lyrics expressing all hatred and vulgar language within every second verse. Isn't that just fantastic?

For me, I can't say that anything raised and brought back the musicals popularity anymore. I would have to say it is in the middle. Like It's not insanely popular and it's not extremely hated by everyone. It fits just perfectly in between for me. If the majority of people would stem way from the violent music being produced nowadays, musicals could gradually increase in popularity and become amazing once again. However, in my personal opinion, i do not think that will be happening anytime soon. Which, I could imagine, can be very heartbreaking for those musical and broadway lovers out there!