These men got together for Festivals where they put on Comedies and Tragedies.
Who are the Greeks?
100
He started his Follies in the early part of the 20th century, and produced a new Follies each year until his death.
Who is Florenz Ziegfeld?
100
This composer/lyricist team wrote the hit musical "Oklahoma!"
Who are Rodgers and Hammerstein?
100
He began as a chorus boy before moving to the American Ballet Theatre where he worked with Agnes DeMille.
Who is Jerome Robbins?
100
This type of musical uses the song catalogue of a musician or band and builds the story around it.
What is A jukebox musical?
200
This man was the first to step out of the Greek Chorus and say a line by himself.
Who is Thespis?
200
A man of many talents, he wrote, directed and starred in his musicals.
Who is George M. Cohan?
200
He is the composer/lyricist who wrote the hit songs "Hello, Dolly!", "I Am What I Am" and "Look What Happened to Mabel".
Who is Jerry Herman?
200
Agnes DeMille is famous for creating this number in "Oklahoma!" which advanced the plot through dance.
What is "The Dream Ballet"?
200
This Disney musical, directed by Julie Taymor features puppetry work to represent many of the characters.
What is "The Lion King".
300
These special shoes that create rhythms and are seen in musical theatre were invented by the Romans.
What are tap shoes?
300
He began the process for "A Chorus Line" by holding two 12 hour sessions where a group of dancers talked about their lives.
Who is Michael Bennett?
300
This musical is based on the true story of the newsboys strike, is based on a Dismey film flop and is nominated for several Tony awardsnthis season.
What is "Newsies"?
400
These people are important in the theatre. They show you to your seat, and on Broadway, they have their own union!
What are ushers?
400
These two songs are Cohan's most famous.
What are "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "Give My Regards to Broadway"?
400
He wrote the song that features the lyrics "Whisper of how I'm yearning to mingle with the old time throng."
Who is George M. Cohan?
400
He insisted that his dances and shows feel authentic, so he studied the dances of different ethnic groups as research for his shows.
Who is Jerome Robbins
400
In this musical, based on a movie, the lead role is played by three boys who alternate in the role.
What is "Billy Elliot"?
500
This item, introduced by the Romans, is also called the Grand Drape.
What is The front curtain?
500
In addition to his Follies, Ziegfeld also produced this famous, historical show that had music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, II.
What is "Showboat"?
500
He wrote the music and lyrics for "Into the Woods", "Sunday in the Park with George", and "A Little Night Music".
Who is Stehen Sodheim?
500
Michael Bennett was the first director/choreographer to create a production using this, instead of jumping right into rehearsals.
What is a workshop?
500
This jukebox musical features the music of Elvis and is based on "Twelfth Night".