Sir Tim Rice advocates for the routine use of surtitles in stage musicals, stating that audiences often struggle to comprehend lyrics. Reflecting on past experiences, he noted that while solo performances deliver lyrics clearly, choral pieces tend to obscure them, hindering appreciation of the music. Drawing from the success of TV subtitles among younger viewers, Rice believes that the introduction of surtitles could bridge this gap and enrich theatrical experience, especially as his own work with Andrew Lloyd Webber continues to evolve in new productions.
"I found that was a major problem with us years ago when we did Chess... Time and time again, the lyrics couldn't be heard when it was choral."
"Maybe there's a new generation coming up which would welcome surtitles in theatres, he suggested."
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