单项选择题
Musicals, which developed out of British comedy (喜剧) at the end of 19th century, are stage productions that use popular-style songs and dialogues. They put together music and play, as well as song and dance.
In Europe, the US and Japan, the musical is a popular form of performing art. Musicals generally attract more people than do plays or classical(古典的) music concerts. However, most Chinese people are still not familiar with this form of art.
In 1987, the American musical "The Music Man", a heart-warming story about a traveling salesman who tries to trick a small town into buying musical instruments(乐器), was introduced in China. In 1990, "Sunrise" was put on stage in Shanghai. It is considered the first Chinese musical in China’s history. But neither of these achieved as great a success as had been expected. This makes it clear that in China, musicals are still at their earliest stage of development.
By comparison, developed in many western countries for years, musicals have achieved great success on Broadway ( in New York City) as well as in London’s West End, both of which are famous for their musicals. The musical has become an important form of art in these countries.
A. They are not taken as a form of art.
B. They are not as popular as concerts.
C. They are used to teach performing art.
D. They are highly enjoyed and welcomed.