The 'Theatre/Musical' is a metaphor for fame and success in the entertainment industry. The 'Orchestra' refers to the promise of fulfillment, belonging, and happiness that one imagines and expects to come hand-in-hand with stardom, yet rarely does.
Joel echoes similar sentiments, wrapped in insecurity, on other songs, most notably 'The Entertainer'.
The 'Theatre/Musical' is a metaphor for fame and success in the entertainment industry. The 'Orchestra' refers to the promise of fulfillment, belonging, and happiness that one imagines and expects to come hand-in-hand with stardom, yet rarely does.
Joel echoes similar sentiments, wrapped in insecurity, on other songs, most notably 'The Entertainer'.