Definitions
What is a musical?
A drama performance with music, singing, and dancing.
What country did musical theater begin in?
Person who writes the music.
Composer
This city is in Japan.
Tokyo
Plays as the audience leaves the theater.
Exit music
What does a lyricist do?
Writes the lyrics for the songs in a musical.
Which century did musical theater begin in?
5th century
Person who manages the stage.
Stage manager
This city is in California.
Los Angeles
When the performers take a bow and thank everyone involved in the show.
Curtain call
What is the group of musicians called?
Before they were called musicals, what term described performances with music and singing?
Opera
Person who creates the dances.
Choreographer
This city is in Illinois.
Chicago
Happens in between act 1 and act 2.
Intermission
What does a producer do?
The person who oversees the creation and planning of a musical. They are in charge of everything.
When did current musical theater begin?
1940s
Person who leads the orchestra.
Conductor.
This city is in England and is the second largest musical empire in the world.
London
Happens at the beginning of a musical. Usually featuring only the orchestra.
Overture
What award is given to musical performers?
A Tony award.
What did musicals used to be about?
Mythical legends or icons
Person who writes the plot.
Playwright
This city is in New York and is the largest musical empire in the world. Home of Broadway.
New York City
Name one purpose of a song in a musical.
Transition, realization, decision, or comic relief