The writing provides historical context for each show, detailed information about the musical numbers, and insights into the specific Tony Award season.

These essays serve as liner notes that elevate the CD from a simple music collection to a scholarly record of that year's theatrical achievements. Common TV Theme Song Compilations

If you are looking for general TV theme song collections on CD that might be the subject of an essay or provide historical liner notes, popular series include:

Spotlighting prolific composers like Mike Post ( Law & Order ) or Vic Mizzy ( The Addams Family ).

The annual CDs for the Tony Award seasons (such as the 2017 and 2018 seasons) are well-known for including a substantive within their packaging.