Do musicals always have to be based on something?

I have probably the most creative mind in the world, but I want to write a musicals. Yet I feel that it has to be based on something. Does it have to be based on something in order to have songs?
Think about it:
Spring Awakening was based on an old play
Rent was based on la Boheme.
Cats was based on a t.s eliot book

The only musicals I know of that are SUPPOSEDLY not based on something except a certain era/scene/fad was Bells are Ringing and Grease.

Other Music Sites Online

• Nouse.co.uk » Spring Awakening
• Spring Awakening Tour Promo Video | Youtube Options Trading Videos
• T.S. Eliot, warts and all | Harvard Gazette Online

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