LONDON, 29 April 2025 - A new study by leading ticketing platform London Theatre Direct has mapped out the “blueprint” of the typical musical song to explore the key elements that make musical numbers unforgettable. By analysing more than 2,000 songs from 100 of the greatest musicals of all time, the study analysed 10 key data metrics (from Spotify’s extensive list of audio features) to map out each song and identify the communalities (and differences) that define on-stage hits.
From West End classics like Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera to modern sensations such as Hamilton and Six, the research...
