When people hear the word "musical" they tend to think "comedy". I don't know why, although I do, too. And then we're surprised to discover that a musical deals with serious topics. But, if I listed ten off the top of my head, at least half of them would deal with something serious, probably more.Okay:South PacificShowboatWest Side StoryBabes in ArmsA Chorus LineJesus Christ SuperstarThe Wizard of OzWickedL'il AbnerGuys and DollsI get three of those as being actual comedies. Hmmm. I wonder if the term "musical tragedies" will catch on?