Name That Composer!
Who wrote Pirates of Penzance?
Gilbert and Sullivan
When did musical revues rise in popularity?
1910's
What style of music did George Gershwin bring to musical theater?
Jazz!
What was the main type of Roman theater?
Comedy
The Phantom of the Opera.
Who wrote Anything Goes?
Cole Porter
What is a court masque?
A court masque is a performance of individual songs, dances, or skits with no story line. They are hosted by a wealthy person or royal, and the masque often features a piece in which the host is praised. Audience members attended and participated while wearing masks.
What was the impact of Gilbert and Sullivan's works on musical theater?
Their comedic operas established the dramatic form for all musicals going forward.
What types of characters were featured in Ballad Operas?
Low-class characters
What was the first American Musical?
The Black Crook
Who wrote Showboat?
Hammerstein and Kern
What is an impresario?
A person who organizes and typically finances concerts, theatre, or operas.
What was the impact of the Beggar's Opera?
The Beggar's Opera made so much money that theater became viewed as a profitable business model.
What was unique about Oscar Hammerstein II's writing?
He wrote the lyrics and the book, which allowed for seamless transition between dialogue and music.
What musicals are currently running on Broadway (Hint: there are 20, and you will get points for each one you can guess.)
Wicked, The Lion King, Hamilton, MJ, Moulin Rouge, Aladdin, Back to the Future, The Book of Mormon, Chicago, Six, Sweeney Todd, A Beautiful Noise, & Juliet, Hadestown, Gutenberg!, Some Like It Hot, Here Lies Love, Kimberly Akimbo, Merrily We Roll Along, Shucked.
Who wrote the Beggar's Opera?
John Gay
What was a minstrel show?
A stage performance that features songs, dances, and comic routines based on stereotyped depictions of African Americans performed by white actors in blackface.
How did the Renaissance influence theater?
There was a resurgence of of theater being performed for the public, rather than for the church.
What are hallmarks or Gilbert and Sullivan's works?
Plot-driven musicals that are often preposterous and topsy-turvy.
What composer was plagued by severe mental illness as a result of his home life and closeted homosexuality that eventually led to his death?
Lorenz Hart
Who wrote Top Hat?
Irving Berlin
What is a musical revue?
A collection of satirical songs, dances and sketches that revolve around a central theme, without a consistent narrative or plot. Musical revues often features showgirls in lavish and risqué costumes.
What impact did the Bubonic Plague and British Parliament have on theater in the 1500's and 1600's?
Both stopped theater performances from happening, and hence, less progress was made in theater.
What are the Six Elements of Greek Tragedy? (You must name all 6!)
Song, Spectacle, Character, Diction, Thought, Plot
What is one of Ms. Snow's favorite musicals? (Hint: There are 5 and you will get points for each one you can guess.)
In no particular order: Legally Blonde, Carousel, Anastasia, The Color Purple, and The Sound of Music.