Page-to-stage musicals are different from classic musicals, which most people find boring. New sounds, styles, and looks have been introduced through these musicals, giving audiences an enhanced experience.

These shows are adaptations of novels into musicals. The concept isn’t new, but they have grown in popularity over the past few years.

These are not original works, but they bring new and creative elements to established plots and the theater industry overall. Viewers, after all, are searching for stories that make them feel emotions deeply, and musicals are known to captivate audiences.

Often, sequels are made to prolong entertaining stories, but in reality, they can become overused. The entertainment industry has seen a lot of sequels in the past years, which is unoriginal and leads to disinterest. But turning a novel into a musical can provide a fresh look at an old story, which proves to be more emotionally hard-hitting for viewers.

Many classic stories have been adapted in the 2023-2024 Broadway season. For example, The Great Gatsby adds music to specific moments from the novel, adding to the passion the audience feels.

Another example of a new page-to-stage musical is The Notebook. This musical uses melodies to convey the love between the main characters, Noah and Allie. Those characters are beloved by many, so having their emotions shown on stage is an important characteristic of this show.

The Outsiders musical is a take on S.E. Hinton’s classic novel. This show reaches out to younger audiences by showing the dynamics of teenage life. Both joy and anguish are incorporated into the singing to allow the boys to convey their emotions since they don’t know how to otherwise state their thoughts.

These types of musicals are crucial to drawing in audiences, as they often tug at heartstrings or connect viewers more deeply to their childhood favorites.