Michael McCauley provides a recipe for creating a perfect musical. There are 7 key ingredients: 1) an interesting plot, 2) a clear, consistent theme, 3) varied characters including a harmless woman, jokey man, and evil villain, 4) costumes that suit the characters' personalities and cultures, 5) interesting musical numbers with dance and music matching the theme, 6) lighting, props, and presentation that attract audiences and suit the scenes, and 7) targeting the right audience to flavor the masterpiece. McCauley hopes the recipe helps others as it has helped him.