Shows Featuring Operetta-Style Music

The music in operetta-style shows is more classical sounding than other musical theatre pieces and is influenced by earlier composers such as Gilbert & Sullivan. Within the genre of musical theatre, certain shows have a more classical sound.

Candide

Kismet

Kiss Me Kate (not all songs)

The Light In The Piazza

A Little Night Music

The Most Happy Fella

On The Twentieth Century

Porgy and Bess

The Secret Garden

Show Boat

See Also:

Musical Theatre Songs For Classically Trained Singers

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