But wait. Don’t the kids actually play at the end? And, even though they sound bad, aren’t the parents and townspeople thrilled? Isn’t that the point? That he has made a miracle?
I’ve never seen the show, only the movie, and a while ago, but I think the town’s upliftment is the point. As well as the inferred ability for the arts and love to make a difference in the world. (And that you don’t even have to be a virtuoso to be a wow. Or, you don’t have to be a star, baby, to be in my show!)
And it’s ultimately all because of Marian. Her love keeps on liftin him higher, higher. I don’t know what possessed me to reference modern songs here. |
