Musicals are a joy to watch, but did you know that many actually started as novels? Explore the connections between literature and musicals in this video from the digital series It’s Lit! Trace the evolution of musicals from the 1930s to today and take a close look at how musical theatre draws upon literature as source material. But there’s some drama in the air—is one art form superior to the other? Support materials include discussion questions, an analysis of the musical theatre writing process, and an opportunity for students to start writing their own musical with a creative songwriting project.