As popular culture turned away from musical theatre during the late 20th Century, Manhattan’s piano bars became a haven for the kind of clever lyric writing that once thrived on Broadway. Although piano bars began as entertainment for the middle aged “het set,” they evolved into something quite different. The crowds that gathered around pianos to sing along could have lots of informal fun, and campy sheet music for piano humor was common. Piano bars became a part of New York nightlife in the 1940s, attracting those seeking something gentler than a jazz club and more casual than a supper club. Music Instructorswww.TakeLessons.com - Offering private music programs for all ages.