Musical theatre orchestras shrink globally, threatening future of live music
Musical theatre orchestras are shrinking globally due to advanced software like KeyComp, sparking job losses for musicians. In Australia's production of The Lion King, orchestra size has decreased from 17 to 11 players since 2003. Industry leaders warn that the trend threatens the future of live music in theater, prompting calls for regulatory intervention.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 02:52 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 03:20 UTC
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