In your opinion, what is the difference between opera and musical theater?

In your opinion, what is the difference between opera and musical theater?

Stephen Sondheim “…opera is musical theater that takes place in an opera house in front of an opera audience…” Jack Beeson “…In musicals, all the words…are to be understood. Opera audiences…are awed when…they understand an English libretto, and forget to watch the supertitles…” Philip Glass “…Basically, I don’t care what you call it…” Elizabeth Swados… Read more »

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