Notes from the Soundboard is a new column appearing weekly on
Crossfade, focused on pop music's history and ongoing evolution. Lee
Zimmerman shares insights and observations on how music continues to
connect with the weirdness of the world. Click here to read past installments.Okay, let me start by stating that I'm not an expert on Broadway musicals. Never have been. I like what I like, but my criteria falls under some narrow parameters, generally being governed by the fact that I'm all ab