worksmusical

worksmusical is a term that refers to a musical theatre production created by a specific author or creative team. The term is often used to differentiate a composer's or lyricist's body of work from musicals written by a variety of individuals. For example, one might speak of "Stephen Sondheim's worksmusical" to encompass his entire output of musicals, such as West Side Story, Sweeney Todd, and Into the Woods. This contrasts with a collection of musicals that might be presented in a festival, where the works are by different creators. The focus when discussing a worksmusical is typically on the consistent artistic voice, recurring themes, or evolutionary style of the originating artist or team. It can also be used to describe a curated collection of songs from a single musical, presented in a concert or revue format, often referred to as a "best of" or "highlights from" concert. This allows audiences to experience a concentrated dose of a particular composer's or lyricist's distinctive musical and lyrical sensibilities. The concept encourages a deeper appreciation of individual artistic contributions within the broader landscape of musical theatre.

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