2.  Pop opera- is of a classical sound, but with a
modern pop sound of music.
 An example – of a pop musical, Argentina's
Evita, based on the life of Eva Perón composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber, -.
 There is very little dialogue as this is what sets it
aside from your typical musical hence opening up
and appealing to a wider spectrum of people who
would not go to a opera – or those who would not
go to theatre Pop opera has the flavour of both
opera and theatre combined.
 The music employs synthesizers and drum sets,
using rock music and pop-style singing.

3. "pop" style of music to a classical opera
sound
 European "mega-musicals" or "pop operas," featured a pop-
influence and came about during 1980s and 1990s. – the sets
and cast were large and the effects were elaborate such as a
falling chandelier (in Phantom of the opera), and helicopter
landing on stage (in Miss Saigon). Many were based on novels
or other works of literature.
 Musical have been changing since the 1850s. And change is the
clearest sign that the musical are still popular entertainment.

4.  Les Miserables has been one of the longest
running musical big cast extravaganzas to hit the
London's West End and its story line is more
serious that most over musicals and permits the
inclusion of choral numbers and light operatic
pieces which provide a tremendously emotional
event which raises the audiences conventional
feelings of participation and create an intense
evening for all involved.

5.  Les Miserables was different to previous musicals
due to the way musicals have changed in
general. Musicals were no longer made for a
specific audience as everyone could come and
enjoy the play. Also technology has drastically
changed having a great impact on the play as
their is now much more lighting and sounds
effects, creating a more realistic atmosphere.
Musicals were very much based on what was
going on at the time, whereas a play such as Les
Miserables was simply aimed to create a good
atmosphere for the audience and to get them
engaged in the play.

6.  Musicals kept changing throughout the years and
never stop changing. Musicals changed this way
mainly due to technology and society. As society
changed so did technology. As musicals used to
be very much about what was going on in society,
for example during the great depression,
musicals were based around what was going
during the great depression. Also as technology
has grown, plays use a lot more lighting and
sound effects. Pop Operas were made for pure
entertainment, for anyone to come and watch.