Here is something I found interesting. At the Amazon.com write-up for the CD of "Caroline...or Change," this is what appears:
"Remember 1958, when milquetoast The Music Man won the Tony for Best Musical over brashly innovative West Side Story? It's likely that one day we'll remember 2004 as the year wholesome Avenue Q won over brilliantly daring Caroline, or Change. The Tony Kushner-Jeanine Tesori collaboration proves that a show can be smart, inspirational, provocative, touching, and simply beautiful all at the same time. And lest you think Caroline is the kind of musical that's good for you in a spinach kind of way, this two-CD set demonstrates that the show's also terrifically fun. Because the plot is set in 1963 Louisiana, Tesori's ultra-melodic score, delivered by a superb cast, expertly weaves together R&B, gospel, doo-wop, soul and girl-group pop (check out the lovely "Salty Teardrops"). And of course there's a bona fide showstopper for Caroline (Tonya Pinkins) in the heartwrenching "Lot's Wife," which had New York audiences in tears during the show's run. Truly extraordinary. --Elisabeth Vincentelli "
"The Music Man" -- MILQUETOAST?
How about melodic, infectious, engaging, fun, vivacious, energetic and thrilling? Gee...all the things which make a great show, IMO. Try plugging those adjectives into "West Side Story"...energetic and thrilling work, along with melodic...but apples and oranges, yes??!!!??