Jukebox Musical

BBC Discussion about the failure of the John Lennon and Beach Boys Jukebox Musicals that closed on Broadway after just six weeks and twelve weeks, respectively.

Blogcritics Magazine Useful article discussing the Jukebox musical genre for the theatre and its pros and cons.

Blogway Baby Article discussing whether Jukebox Musicals are on the rise and listing several stage shows of the genre.

Off Off Online Interesting article profiling Jersey Boys cast member John Lloyd Young, as he discusses the necessary ingredients of a successful Jukebox Musical and the reason why so many shows of the genre have failed.

Pop Matters Useful article discussing the success of both Mamma Mia! and Jersey Boys in the Jukebox Musical genre, the failure of others, and the reason for success being a good storyline and dialogue.

Talkin’ Broadway Article highlighting the reason for failure on Broadway of so many Jukebox Musicals: the book (or lack of a good one, that is)!

Wikipedia Entry on Jukebox Musical with a list of stage productions and films of the genre.

WNYC.org Radio station podcast (introduction and talkback discussion) featuring the 2005 Jukebox Musical about John Lennon and the genre in general. Is the Jukebox Musical good or bad for Broadway?