re: The Quintet from WEST SIDE STORY / One Day More from LES MIZ / We Don't Talk about Bruno from "Encanto" -- what are their musical historical roots?
I had not considered “Bruno” in this category when I heard it. My memory of how it plays in the movie was it did not feel like the big end of first act number but I only listened once. Miranda is obviously one of the best students of modern musical theater so you are probably right about his intentions.
For me, it was more of a novelty number than the big dramatic moment where each character’s motivations collide in song. Then again, I thought Encanto was dramatically weak but beautiful to look at.
I will say though, I love this question! What is the precursor to the Tonight Quintet?
