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201864 minGdocumentary

Can a Computer Write a Hit Musical

201864 minGdocumentary

A team of scientists and musical theatre writers devise a recipe for success in musical theatre and task computers to generate a hit.

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A team of scientists and musical theatre writers devise a recipe for success in musical theatre and task computers to generate a hit.

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Kim Lomaxdirector

Catherine Galedirector

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Scientists and musical theatre writers collaborate to create a formula for successful musicals. They work together to identify key elements that resonate with audiences. Using this knowledge, they instruct computers to generate a new musical. The project reflects the increasing role of technology in the arts. Released in 2018, the documentary runs for 64 minutes.

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