The musical is today the favorite child of entertaining music theater. As an excellent complement to musical guides, the author presents the first comprehensive musicological analysis of the New German Musical. Using four musical highlights as examples, the subject, text, dramaturgy, music, and stage presentation are analyzed: "The Lion King," "Ludwig II," "All You Need Is Love," and "Tabaluga." In detailed discussions, including illustrative musical examples and star interviews, aesthetic and socio-economic aspects are fundamentally examined. For musical enthusiasts, students, professionals, and those interested, the book is an important contribution to understanding and shaping perspectives for current musical practice.