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It seems like pop singing has sort of influenced musical theatre in so many ways - you could argue good or bad, really - and musical theatre is written for that style so often, which is a completely different style.

"Indepth Interview: Julian Ovenden Talks Rodgers & Hammerstein at the Movies, Sunday in Paris, Downton Abbey, Smash, 1st Night & More". Interview with Pat Cerasaro, www.broadwayworld.com. April 20, 2013.
It seems like pop singing has sort of influenced musical theatre in so many ways - you could argue good or bad, really - and musical theatre is written for that style so often, which is a completely different style.