Psychology of Musical Theatre: Anticipation > Resolution? Thoughts?
The new article on music-rhythm-psychology is spot on – it's all about delayed gratification! Verses set patterns, bridges mess with us, then the button/chorus delivers massive reward. Live performers nail those pauses for max tension. Makes sense why eleven o'clock numbers hit so hard emotionally. Planning to see The Wedding Singer now just to feel those engineered chills. Who's with me?
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Absolutely agree—the article explains music and rhythm in a way that finally clicks. That delayed gratification is everything: verses train your brain, bridges disrupt expectations, and then the chorus lands like a reward you earned. Live performers who control silence and pacing really amplify that tension, which is why eleven o’clock numbers feel so overwhelming and cathartic. It’s not accidental—it’s engineered emotion. After reading this, I’m also tempted to see The Wedding Singer just to experience those chills in real time. If you haven’t yet, read more here . Who’s in for a theatre night?