Not every musical has to have 'memorable' pap in its score; in any event, I may reconsider his opinion again when his musical achieves one tenth of the success of BETM.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la ... story.htmlAs much as I adore Elton John as a great pop writer, I don't think that "Billy Elliot" has a very good score, because it doesn't accomplish the essential thing that is required in a musical.
Until he achieves success, I would like to apportion to this gentleman the one word soto voce salutation that Scottish Dancer gives to Jackie, as he exits through the stage door......