Performers
An actress and singer that became famous for her perfect pitch and vocal range. Was in the original production of "My Fair Lady" and more.
Julie Andrews
Which show was considered to be the start of the golden age
Oklahoma!
A musical based on Romeo and Juliet where two lovers meet in the midst of a gang war, but they are not allowed to be with one another even though they are in love.
West Side Story
Wrote Oklahoma!, Carousel, Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, The King and I, etc.
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Actor, singer, and dancer who played the Master Of Ceremonies in "Cabaret" on Broadway. He also played the Wizard in "Wicked"
Joel Grey
What year did the golden age of Broadway start
1943
Written by Rodgers and Hammerstein, it follows the story of an American nurse stationed at a Navy base on an island and a French plantation owner who falls in love with the nurse, but she cannot accept his interracial children.
South Pacific
These two wrote some of the most memorable musicals in Broadway history, consisting of My Fair Lady, Brigadoon, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, and Gigi.
Lerner and Loewe
Actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer who at the time was known as the "greatest popular music dancer of all time." He started in Easter Parade, The Gay Divorce, and was known for dancing with Ginger Rogers
Fred Astaire
What is an eleven o'clock number
A song that often occurs late in the second act where the character comes to a big realization such as "if he walked into my life" from mame
A musical about a young woman who is wooed by an older man that happens to be an Italian grape farmer. Some of the songs from the show include, "Mamma, Mamma", "No home, No job", and "Rosabella"
Most happy fella
Wrote the music for Guys and Dolls, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, and more. He died from lung cancer.
Frank Loesser
Most successful music comedian of her time. She was well known for her brassy sound and for singing, "I got rhythm", "You're the top, There's no business like show business", and "Everything's coming up roses."
Ethel Merman
What is a gypsy? (In musical theater terms)
A low level performer who is often in the chorus or ensemble. They often spend their entire career in the chorus/ensemble and travel frequently.
About an orphaned boy who went to live in New York with his aunt. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. Agnes Gooch
Mame
One of the most important figures in 20th century musical theater. He wrote lyrics for West Side Story and Gypsy
Stephen Sondheim
Chita Rivera
What was the most popular theme/element that golden age musicals had to their story/what was the most popular plot or story told
"boy meets girl", love story with something keeping them apart, Romeo and Juleit, etc.
Set during the early 20th century when Vaudeville shows were very popular and written by Stephen Sondheim, it follows the story of an ambitious mother who wants to make it big and her two daughters being dragged along with her. The most popular songs in this musical is "Everything's coming up roses" and "Let Me Entertain You".
Gypsy
American composer and lyricist who wrote upbeat and "hummable" show tunes. His most famous works were in Mame, Hello Dolly, and Mack & Mabel
Jerry Herman