THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Where did Hamilton spend his childhood?
the Caribbean
The Phantom of the Opera begins with _______.
In 1905 Paris, the Opéra Populaire hosts an auction of old theatrical memorabilia. Among the attendees is the elderly Vicomte Raoul de Chagny, who purchases a papier-mâché music box with a monkey figurine. The auctioneer then presents a shattered chandelier that has been renovated with electrical wiring, alluding to a connection with "the strange affair of the Phantom of the Opera, a mystery never fully explained."
In what New York City borough does West Side Story take place?
Two rival teenage gangs struggle for control of their neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
What is the name of the Wicked Witch of the West?
Elphaba Thropp is modeled after the Witch portrayed by Margaret Hamilton in the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz: green-skinned, clad entirely in black and wearing a tall peaked hat. Maguire formulated the name "Elphaba" from the phonetic pronunciation of Baum's initials L.F.B.
Which of the following is NOT one of the horses discussed by Nicely, Benny, and Rusty in "Fugue for Tinhorns"?
In "Fugue for Tinhorns", Nicely-Nicely Johnson, Benny Southstreet, and Rusty Charlie, argue over which horse will win a big race--Paul Revere, Valentine, or Epitaph.
Who does Alexander meet first upon arriving in New York?
Aaron Burr
What does Christine discover when she lifts the Phantom's mask?
As the Phantom composes music at his organ, Christine awakens to the sound of his monkey music box. Overcome with curiosity, she slips behind the Phantom and lifts his mask, only to discover that his face is horribly disfigured.
Who tries to get the Jets and Sharks to dance together?
At the gym, the Jets and their girls dance on one side, while the Sharks and their girls dance on the other. Glad Hand, the chaperone who is overseeing the dance, makes an unsuccessful attempt to get the kids to dance together, across gang lines.
Who is Elphaba's college roommate?
At first Galinda is uncomfortable around Elphaba, due to her green skin and lack of social standing.
Guys and Dolls is based on short stories by which author?
The Frank Loesser musical is based on "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown" and "Blood Pressure"--two short stories by Damon Runyon. It also borrows characters and plot elements from other Runyon stories such as "Pick the Winner".
How many daughters does Philip Schuyler have?
How many daughters does Philip Schuyler have?
Which box are Andre and Firmin instructed to keep open for the Phantom?
The première of Il Muto initially goes well, until the voice of the Phantom suddenly cuts through the performance, enraged that Box 5 was not kept empty for him as he had instructed.
What song do Tony and Maria sing on her fire escape?
After Tony finds Maria's building and serenades her outside her bedroom window, she joins him on the fire escape, and the two young lovers profess their love to each other ("Tonight").
What song does Galinda sing as she gives Elphaba a personality makeover?
In "Popular", Galinda tries to get Elphaba to conform to the accepted standards of beauty and popularity. Lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz has described the lyrics as "empty calories" and shallow, but it is ironically the most popular song in the show.
What organization does Sarah Brown work for?
The band members of the Save-a-Soul Mission, led by the pious and beautiful Sergeant Sarah Brown, call for sinners to "Follow the Fold" and repent.
King George III says that he will send a fully-armed battalion to remind the colonists of ________.
GEORGE III: Oceans rise, empire fall
We have seen each other through it all
And when push comes to shove
I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love
Whose corpse is discovered hanging from the rafters?
After the Phantom enchants Carlotta's voice, reducing it to a frog-like croak, Firmin announces to the audience that Christine will take over the starring role. As he brings the ballet forward to keep the audience entertained, the corpse of Joseph Buquet, the Opéra's chief stagehand, suddenly drops from the rafters.
Who kills Tony?
Feeling there is no longer anything to live for, Tony wanders the streets, begging for Chino to shoot him too. Just as Tony sees Maria alive, Chino arrives and shoots Tony dead.
Who does Elphaba run off with at the end of the musical?
After faking her own death, the "Wicked Witch" runs of with Fiyero, who was transformed into a scarecrow by a spell she cast to save him from the Wizard's guards.
What kind of gambling operation does Nathan Detroit run?
New York police officer Lt. Brannigan is dead-set on catching Nathan and shutting down his illegal craps game.
How many of the 85 essays in The Federalist Papers does Alexander write?
BURR: Alexander joins forces with James Madison and John Jay to write a series of essays defending the new United States Constitution, entitled The Federalist Papers. The plan was to write a total of twenty-five essays, the work divided evenly among the three men. In the end, they wrote eighty-five essays in the span of six months. John Jay got sick after writing five. James Madison wrote twenty-nine. Hamilton wrote the other fifty-one!
What costume does the Phantom wear to the masquerade ball?
The Phantom, who has been conspicuously absent since the chandelier disaster, suddenly reappears in costume as the Red Death.
At the end of West Side Story, who brings Maria her shawl?
Baby John comes forward, picks up Maria's shawl, and puts it over her head. She sits quietly like a woman in mourning as the Jets and Sharks carry Tony's body away.
What animal does Elphaba free from a cage in class?
Elphaba is outraged when she discovers a Lion cub being experimented upon as part of a class exhibit. She and Fiyero steal the Lion and help it escape into the woods.
Where does Nathan want to hold his craps game?
He has found only one likely spot to hold the game--the "Biltmore garage", but its owner, Joey Biltmore, requires a $1,000 security deposit which Nathan doesn't have.